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John BECKETT

Regimental number2236
Place of birthWaratah, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStoreman
Address42 Wellington Street, Launcceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinAunt, Mrs Elizabeth Daley, 42 Wellington Street, Launcceston, Tasmania
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Lihons on 12-13 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 15 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 January 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Date of death14 February 1985

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