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John SHAW

Regimental number220
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine driver
Addressc/o E W Shaw, Oroya Links G.M., Boulder, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinE W Shaw, Oroya Links G.M., Boulder, Western Australia
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name3rd Field Company Engineers, Section 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on 2 November 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll4232
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Fourth Supplement No. 29664 (11 July 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176 (30 November 1916).

FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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