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John Cyril WYNN

Regimental number2485
Place of birthLargs, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressLargs, via West Maitland, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 9.25"
Weight159 lbs
Next of kinFather, Albert Henry Wynn, Largs, via West Maitland, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date27 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 September 1915
Place of enlistmentWest Maitland , New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 11 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 20 July 1916
Place of burialV C Corner, Australian Cemetery, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
118
Other details

War service: Western Front

Taken on strength, 30th Bn, Ferry Post, Egypt, 25 May 1916.

Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 16 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 23 June 1916.

Killed in action, 20 July 1916.

Note on Red Cross File No 3030809: 'The above name appeared on German death list dated 4-11-16.'

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, WYNN John Cyril
Red Cross File No 3030809

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