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James RICHARDSON

Regimental number72
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address19 Quinton, Kangaroo Street, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 7.5"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Richardson, 41 Wansbeck Road, Victoria Park, London, England
Previous military serviceServed in the Territorial Force, England; left the country.
Enlistment date2 October 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1 Australian General Hospital (November 1914)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A55 Kyarra on 21 November 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Ambulance
FateDischarged 31 July 1917
Discharge date31.07/1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Discharged in London (permanently unfit for service at home or abroad: amputated right leg), 31 July 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, RICHARDSON James

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