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James Ambrose GROVES

Regimental number2870
Place of birthParramatta New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationEngine cleaner
Address'Mona', The Boulevarde, Lidcombe, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Groves, 'Mona', The Boulevarde, Lidcombe, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2870A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front (was severely gassed while serving in France)

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

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