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James Gordon HACKET

Regimental number2120
Date of birth2 February 1888
Place of birthPort Germein, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressMurray Town, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.3
Height5' 10.25"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Robina Hacket, Murray Town, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 April 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Seang Bee on 13 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Discharge date29 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from London on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 December 1976
Age at death89
Place of burialWirrabara Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, HACKET James Gordon

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