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John Washington Irvine BINNEY

Regimental number1217
Place of birthStawell, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationDrill foreman
AddressNicholson Street, Fitzroy, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinWife, Mrs Lilian Hansen Binney, Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, Victoria
Enlistment date22 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameMining Corps, Company 3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 20 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Electrical & Mechanical Mining Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31488, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919.

FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Given name James Washington
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 April 1965
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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