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James William MORRIS

Regimental number320
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPhotographer
Address47 Forbes Street, Newtown, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMrs. Elsie May Morris, 47 Forbes Street, Newtown, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentColour SGT
Unit name1st Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', third Supplement, No.29522 (27 March 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 79 (6 July 1916).

FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 June 1939

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