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John Joseph Simpson BALKS

Regimental number3117
Place of birthWallsend, New South Wales
True NameSIMPSON, John Joseph
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressCarrington, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary Ann Balks, Cowper Street, Carrington, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 April 1916
Place of enlistmentNewcastle, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 December 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BALKS John Joseph Simpson

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