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John Vincent EASTGATE

Regimental number1003A
Place of birthMackay Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBrisbane, Street, Mackay, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Marion Eastgate, Brisbane, Street, Mackay, Queensland
Enlistment date1 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on 17 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: 19 September 1918

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: "List dated 14 December 1918"

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1919
Other details

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

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