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John JAMES

Regimental number6090
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPacker
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 7.5"
Weight159 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs A James, Ninth Avenue, Land Lang Estate, Coorparoo, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed in Cadets for 1 year.
Enlistment date30 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name6th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A40 Runic
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Field Company Engineers
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsWhilst in service married Ivy May Kickenside on 1st January 1919.
Date of death1 July 1972
SourcesNAA: B2455, JAMES John

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