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James Henry LOITERTON

Regimental number2693
Date of birth25 January 1891
Place of birthCootamundra New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressWallendbeen, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Charles Loiterton, Wallendbeen, New South Wales
Enlistment date12 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 September 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 67421 Pte Sidney LOITERTON, New South Wales Reinforcements 25, embarked 7 November 1918; ship recalled owing to cessation of hostilities.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death7 August 1946
Age at death55
Place of burialBowning Cemetery, New South Wales

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