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James BLAND

Regimental number1624
Place of birthColeraine, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressC/o Mrs Meredith, Beaufort, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Henry Bland, 106 York Terrace, Port Dundas, Glasgow, Scotland
Enlistment date4 April 1916
Place of enlistmentBallarat, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 April 1951
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery
SourcesNAA: B2455, BLAND James

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