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James COOPER

Regimental number160
Place of birthCootamundra, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressCoraki, Richmond River, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 6.25"
Weight141 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Ada Elizabeth Cooper, Coraki, Richmond River, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 12 months in Senior Cadets
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 August 1915
Place of enlistmentLismore, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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