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John Campbell HUNTER

Regimental number935
Place of birthNorton Summit South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSleeper hewer
AddressCordering, West Arthur, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinFather, J C Hunter, Cordering, West Arthur, Western Australia
Enlistment date10 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on 2 November 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 29 July 1915
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3109A Pte Herbert Alfred HUNTER, 5th Pioneer Bn, killed in action, 30 July 1918.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Was in the original landing at Gallipoli, 25 April 1915;subsequently severely wounded.

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

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