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James Ernest McALLISTER

Regimental number1071
Place of birthBuchan, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationTelegraphist
AddressDunn Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 8.5"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Anna Margaret McAllister, Wonthaggi, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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