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Charles JAMES

Regimental number228
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
Address62 May Street, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39
Height5' 7.5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Susan H. James, 8 Hall Street, Islington, London
Previous military serviceServed in Royal Field Artillery, Woolwich, England
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 RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 December 1928
Place of burialField of Mars Cemetery

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