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John Joseph LENNARD

Regimental number2059
Place of birthGeraldton, Western Australia
True NameWETZLER
Other NamesP J
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHod carrier
AddressQueen Street, Geraldton, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 10.25"
Weight174 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Joseph Lennard, Queen Street, Geraldton, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 February 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateKilled in Action 14 August 1915
Place of burialLone Pine Cemetery (Plot III, Row B, Grave No 53), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
31
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Joined Bn, Gallipoli, 5 August 1915.

Killed in action, 14 August 1915.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LENNARD John Joseph

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