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James William LAYDON

Regimental number5365
Place of birthDurham England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinWife, Mrs Amy Laydon, Princhester Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date26 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 8 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollMachine Gun Battalion Details
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Served on the Western Front. Was exposed to gas while serving in France
Other detailsEmigrated to Australia approx 1910 and settled in Brisbane
Date of death1955

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