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John Rhys BODYCOMB

Regimental number35861
Place of birthBallarat, Victoria
ReligionCongregational
OccupationClerk
Address30 Doveton Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Ernest Robert Bodycomb, 30 Doveton Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date26 February 1917
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 28
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/128/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 9 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work at Foucaucourt on 26 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 30 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Date of death2 July 1950

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