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John CANHAM

Regimental number1398
Place of birthManchester, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFitter
AddressMurray Bridge, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinFather, William Canham, 338 Gorton Lane, Manchester, England
Enlistment date27 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentLCPL Fitter
Unit nameRailway Unit, Section 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Listed on Roll of Honor Loco Employees Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend Railway Station. Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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