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James John COULEY

Regimental number2978
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShearer
AddressCoonamble, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinFather, J J Couley, c/o Mrs J Gale, Inglegar, via Warren, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Conspicuous gallantry during operations on 4-7 May 1917 and devotion to duty as stretcher-bearer.
Recommendation date: 10 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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