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Johann Oscar JAEGER

Regimental number1695
Place of birthTruro, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm hand
AddressEudunda, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 8"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Matilda Annie Jaeger, Eudunda, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 March 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1917
Discharge date11 March 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4309 Pte Ernest Alfred JAEGER DCM, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 5 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchsis', 1 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit: disordered action of the heart), Adelaide, 11 March 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 October 1977
SourcesNAA: B2455, JAEGER Johann Oscar

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