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John Alexander BOYD

Regimental number2561
Place of birthWalhalla, Victoria
Other NamesJohn
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSawmiller
AddressErica PO, Erica, Moe, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Wilson, Erica PO, Erica, Moe, Victoria
Enlistment date2 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2562 Pte Hugh BOYD, 59th bn, killed in action, 19 July 1916.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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