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James ORR

Regimental number195
Other NamesORR, James Branson
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFitter
Addressc/o T R Orr, Esperance Bay, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMrs T R Orr, Esperance Bay, Western Australia
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name3rd Field Company Engineers, Section 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on 2 November 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll195
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 23 September 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations east of YPRES on 4th/5th October, 1917, he was one of a party engaged on a Strong Point and by his cheerfulness and devotion to duty set a fine example to all. When his Section Officer was wounded he went to his assistance through heavy shell fire. He did splendid work throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 January 1975

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