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Joseph James BAIRD

Regimental number6964
Place of birthKyneton, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressGeneral Post Office, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation44.8
Height5' 8"
Weight118 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Mr J T Baird, General Post Office, Perth, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date29 September 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 September 1916
Place of enlistmentKalgoorlie, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 23 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 March 1920
Discharge date28 June 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 12 March 1920; disembarked Fremantle, 18 April 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 28 June 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAIRD Joseph James

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