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James McNAMARA

Regimental number2571
Place of birthEnnis, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriver
AddressNelson Place off Carrington Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation47
Height5" 6.75"
Weight153 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Selina Elizabeth McNamara, Nelson Place off Carrington Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed in the 18th Bn, Royal Irish Infantry, for 2 years; discharged on account of leaving the country.
Enlistment date28 September 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 1, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/2/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 18 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Remount Unit
FateReturned to Australia 29 April 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt

Taken on strength, 1st Remount Unit, Maadi, 24 March 1916.

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board 'Seang Bee', 29 April 1916; disembarked Adelaide, 31 May 1916; discharged, 16 June 1916 (unit disbanded).

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, McNAMARA James

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