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James Culley BAKER

Regimental number2129
Place of birthDunolly, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressGoldsborough, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.3
Height5' 11.5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Baker, Goldsborough, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 March 1915
Place of enlistmentDunolly, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 17 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAIF Headquarters, Egypt
FateReturned to Australia 2 August 1919
Discharge date17 November 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Delta', 2 August 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 3 September 1919; discharged, 17 November 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsFirst given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as John.
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAKER James Culley

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