John MARCHANT

Regimental number897
Place of birthClunes Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressModella, via Longwarry, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinWife, Mrs J Marchant, Modella, via Longwarry, Victoria
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 March 1916
Date of death26 September 1958
Place of burialCheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery