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James Henry CALLAN

Regimental number1724
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
SchoolWellington Public School, New Zealand
Age on arrival in Australia23
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
AddressGrassmere, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs S A Callan, Grassmere, Marlborough, New Zealand
Previous military serviceServed for 5 years in the Territorials.
Enlistment date3 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 10 April 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1739
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateKilled in Action 06-9 August 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death24
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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