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James Joseph GLEESON

Regimental number2621
Place of birthKyneton Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressEgerton via Avonmore, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, James Gleeson, Avonmore, Victoria
Enlistment date20 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 January 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2204 Pte Grenville GLEESON, Army Provost Corps, returned to Australia, 9 August 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 December 1971
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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