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Samson James JACKSON

Regimental number2382
Place of birthWalhalla, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address276 High Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs McLean, 276 High Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date8 April 1915
Place of enlistmentBendigo, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsFirst given name incorrectly recorded on Embarkation Roll as Sampson.
Date of death30 June 1922
Place of burialBendigo Cemetery, Victoria

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