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John Richard GREEVES

Regimental number340
Date of birth--/04/1893
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStereotyper
Address200 Bellair Street, Kensington, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 8"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Bridget Greeves, 200 Bellair Street, Kensington, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 October 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF31
Promotion date: 18 November 1916

Lieutenant


Unit: INF31
Promotion date: 2 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 10 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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