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John Francis WAIT

Regimental number4620
Place of birthLiverpool, England
SchoolSt Mary's (Catholic) School, Liverpool, England
Age on arrival in Australia23
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSeaman
AddressSailors' Home, George Street, North Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Wait, Turran Place, Liverpool, England
Enlistment date24 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateKilled in Action 3 July 1916
Age at death23.6
Place of burialRue-David Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row E, Grave 9), Fleurbaix, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
38
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William George and Maria WAIT.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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