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James Alexander JESSUP

Regimental number2399
Place of birthCasterton Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMepunga, via Allansford, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinSister, Mrs Annie Matilda Jewell, Allansford, Victoria
Enlistment date20 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A53 Itria on 18 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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