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James Oscar YATES

Regimental number2187
Place of birthHomebush New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHairdresser
AddressAvoca, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs R Yates, Avoca, Victoria
Enlistment date13 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 17 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1858
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 21948 Pte Leslie Reginald YATES, 8th Bn, killed in action, 26 July 1916.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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