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John HANDLEY

Regimental number217
Place of birthDudley, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressConway, Proserpine, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 10.5"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinBrother, George Handley, 'Knowle,' near Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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