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James BOA

Regimental number3748
Date of birth16 June 1886
Place of birthGlenshiel, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBooksellers' assistant
Addressc/o J Walch and Son, Hobart, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.7
Height5' 6"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Boa, Glen Cannie, Beauly, Scotland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 March 1915
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameInfantry Brigade 7, Field Ambulance 7, Section C
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/50/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollArmy Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1919
Discharge date9 April 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 9 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No T258819.
Date of death8 December 1953
Age at death67
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery and Crematorium, Hobart, Tasmania
SourcesNAA: B2455, BOA James

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