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John PREECE

Regimental number765
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressWolseley, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Alexander John Preece, Wolseley, South Australia
Enlistment date7 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, F Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death9 November 1969
Age at death82
Place of burialArdrossan Cemetery, South Australia

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