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James Leas SHAW

Regimental number1246
Place of birthStawell, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationForest officer
AddressBrimpaen via Horsham, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation44
Next of kinMrs E McFarlane (address unknown)
Enlistment date12 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll29th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1917
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  cemetery records
Photo: Ian Marr
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death7 April 1944
Age at death76
Place of burialBrimpaen Cemetery, Victoria

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