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John William MIERS

Regimental number1180
Place of birthEchuca Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressVillage Settlement, Echuca, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, S J Miers, Village Settlement, Echuca, Victoria
Enlistment date10 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsName entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Jno William MEIRS.

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