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James McGRANE

Regimental number3347
Place of birthNumurkah, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressRannock via Coolamon, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30.3
Height5' 8"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinFather, Martin McGrane, Rannock via Coolamon, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 June 1917
Place of enlistmentCoolamon, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 16 July 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll33rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Discharge date26 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 17 April 1918 (gassed).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Prinz Hubertus', 3 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 26 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death23 July 1969
Place of burialLake Cargelligo Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, McGRANE James

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