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James HARRIS

Regimental number214
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o T. Harris, Breakfast Creek Road, Albion, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation45
Height5' 8.75"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Thomas Harris, Breakfast Creek Road, Albion, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in R.A.N.
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 29 January 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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