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John James BALCOMBE

Regimental number1871
Place of birthJumbunna, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressGerangamete via Birregurra, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinAunt, Mrs Arthur Thomas James, Gerangamete via Birregurra, Victoria
Enlistment date15 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name58th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/75/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 8 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Listed on Kildonan Presbyterian Homes for Children Roll of Honour ('For God King & Country), Museum Victoria, Melbourne.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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