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Parents: - Patrick Joseph Hogan was born on 13th September 1891 in Howard Queensland, to John Hogan and Mary Hogan who married in Queensland.

Military Service: -Patrick Joseph Hogan enlisted in the AIF on 21st February 1916 in Brisbane, Queensland and after basic training was transferred to the 15th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement intake and assigned the  regimental number of 6037. At the age of 24 years he and his unit embarked for overseas' service from, Brisbane, Queensland, aboard HMAT A50 "Itonus" on 8th August 1916 and disembarking in Plymouth, England on 12th December 1916. On 22nd December 1916, the reinforcements join the battalion in the field in France. Private Hogan saw service in the field in France (Western Front) until 19th July 1918 when he was severely wound in the chest, as a result of this wound he was returned to Australia, aboard the "Suevic" on 20th November 1918. Discharged on medical grounds (invalided out) and receiving the British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service.

Patrick Joseph Hogan married Valma Catherine Ninnes on 11th February 1930 in Howard, Queensland.

Patrick in civilian life tried his hand in several business ventures as a  boot repairer and newsagent in  Howard, Queensland. Finally opening the Cosy Dell Cafe at the corner of 'William and Watkin-streets, Howard. 

Fate:- His death and family details have been extracted from Trove hereunder:

Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Saturday 18th March 1944 - Page 2.

DEATH FROM BURNS:

MR. P. J. HOGAN.

Suffering severe burns as the result of a tin of methylated spirits exploding on Thursday afternoon, Mr. Patrick Joseph Hogan, of Howard, died early yesterday morning. An employee of the late Mr. Hogan had lit a primus stove and had left it in order to serve in the shop owned by the victim. Mr. Hogan noticed the primus and thought it had gone out. He picked up a tin of methylated spirits about three parts full to fill the stove. Evidently it was still burning for the tin exploded, inflicting severe burns on Mr. Hogan. Some men in the vicinity heard the explosion and rushed to quell the flames. However, before they were brought under control some damage was, done to the kitchen. Mrs. Hogan also suffered minor burns to the hands and legs in assisting to quell the outbreak. The late Mr. Hogan was rushed to hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries the following morning.

Born at Howard and receiving his education at the Howard State School the late Mr. Hogan was well known throughout the district for his kindly and obliging nature. He was employed by the Queensland Collieries before the last war as a miner. He enlisted and served with the 15th Battalion for three and a half years before he returned wounded. He then entered business as a boot repairer and newsagent at Howard. In late years he opened the Cosy Dell Cafe at the corner of 'William and Watkin-streets. He was a keen golfer and took a lively interest in the progress of the Howard Club.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Miss Daphne Hogan, and one son, John. He is also survived by three sisters, Mesdames M. Godfrey (Howard), A. Turnbull '(Brisbane), and W. Houston (Howard). The funeral will leave St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church this afternoon for the Howard cemetery.