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John William FIRTH

Regimental number985
Place of birthLeeds, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinMiss A Rushworth, Lony Marston near York, England
Enlistment date10 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 August 1914
Place of enlistmentBalckboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, Machine Gun Section
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 2 November 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1916
Other details

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

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