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James AHERN

Regimental number5786
Place of birthCape Colony South Africa
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCarpenter
AddressWhite Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinWife, Mrs Zelenia Ahearn, 232 Madeline Street, Carlton, Victoria
Enlistment date9 August 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 January 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 December 1928
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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