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McKenzie NELSON

Regimental number1486
True NameO'NEILL, James Dennis
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDrover
AddressPO, Collarenebri, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31.2
Height5' 10"
Weight188 lbs
Next of kinBrother, G J Nelson, PO, Collarenebri, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 6 years in 4th Infantry (Voluntary).
Enlistment date24 December 1914
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 11 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1229A
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Train
FateReturned to Australia 14 December 1918
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Discharge date31 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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