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William Henry JAMES

Regimental number795
Date of birth--/08/1891
ReligionBaptist
OccupationWatchmaker
Address64 Baxter Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, C James, 2 Bair Street, Leongatha, Victoria
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, G Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: 7th Battalion
Promotion date: 12 March 1916

Lieutenant


Unit: 7th Battalion
Promotion date: 1 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 16 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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