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John Valentine GILL

Regimental number816
Date of birth14 February 1880
Place of birthBairnsdale, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine driver
AddressCosterfield, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation35
Height5' 5.5"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Nellie Gill, Costerfield, Victoria
Enlistment date2 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentCSM
Unit name29th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
Promotions

Lieutenant


Unit: 5th Pioneer Btn
Promotion date: 6 July 1916

FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1917
Discharge date2 July 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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