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James Thomas OPPY

Regimental number2878
Place of birthMaryborough Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTailor
AddressLogan Street, Maryborough, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, E Oppy, Logan Street, Maryborough, Victoria
Enlistment date25 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: "2 August 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: Unspecified

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 9 September 1916"

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Date of death25 April 1935
Place of burialMaryborough Cemetery

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