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August James BLUM

Regimental number2387
Place of birthWatchupga, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressWilkawatt, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Blum, Allawoona, Brown's Well Line, South Australia
Enlistment date5 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 28 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2388 Pte Conrad Alfred BLUM, 48th Bn, returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Transferred to 12th Brigade Machine Gun Company, 25 March 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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