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James Francis WHITEHEAD

Regimental number1938
Place of birthEdenhope Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressRainbow, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Robert Whitehead, Rainbow, Victoria
Enlistment date27 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on 16 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 21540 Sapper Robert Ian WHITEHEAD, 3rd Division Signals, returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 May 1951
Place of burialBurwood Cemetery

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