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James DAFTER

Regimental number366
Place of birthWoodend, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressWoodend PO, Woodend, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, James Dafter, Woodend PO, Woodend, Victoria
Enlistment date5 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 703 Pte William DAFTER MM, 23rd Bn, returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.
Other details

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

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