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James Norman HISKINS

Regimental number2657
Place of birthCorowa New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPloughsmith
AddressCorowa, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, J Hiskens, Corowa, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (No award)


Conspicuous bravery at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 31 October 1917
Date of death25 August 1964
Place of burialFootscray Cemetery

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