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John Alexander IRVIN

Regimental number2922
Place of birthBemboka New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressBemboka via Bega, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, George Alexander Irvin, Bemboka via Bega, New South Wales
Enlistment date18 September 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 3 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4807 Pte David George IRVIN, 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade, killed in action, 19-20 July 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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