Regimental number | 1004 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand |
School | Parnell School, Auckland, New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Master mariner, seaman |
Address | c/o Mrs G Croft, Sherwood Road, Mount Eden, Auckland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26.9 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 134 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J A Jickell, c/o Mrs G Croft, Sherwood Road, Mount Eden, Auckland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | Signal Troop 4 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Discharged |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Discharged from the AIF in consequence of being appointed a Commission in the Royal Naval Reserve with effect from 21 July 1916. Medal: 1914-15 Star. Subsequently awarded by UK Government the Distinguished Service Cross, Mention in Despatches, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted, 26 March 1942; discharged, 4 February 1943, as V352744 Private, Volunteer Defence Corps. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 87 |
Place of burial | Mount Duneed Public Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, JICKELL James |