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James Harvey STEER

Regimental number189
Place of birthManchester England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWheelwright
Addressc/o Perth GPO, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinJames Steer, 20 Cedar Street, Gorton, Manchester, England
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
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
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 21 April 1918
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For consistent good work during the period 26th February, 1917, to 20th September, 1917. This N.C.O. has been placed in charge of important works on various occasions and has shown good organising power and technical skill. By his zeal and devotion to duty he has helped materially to maintain the efficiency of his Company. He has not been absent from duty since the formation of the Division.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918

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