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James HANDS

Regimental number68
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDriver
Address232 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinWife, Mrs Lena Hands, 459 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date26 October 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 February 1919
Date of death18 June 1955
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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