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John Ernest LAPWORTH

Regimental number2371
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFootrunner
Addressc/o Mrs Ryan, Hope Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinBrother, Frank Lapworth, c/o Mrs Ryan, Hope Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date5 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Medaille Militaire


Recommendation date: Refers June 1918.

FateReturned to Australia 4 January 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Stated to be James Ernest Lapworth on NR
Other details

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

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