George Herbert JAMES

Regimental number4938
Place of birthFairbank Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMount Pleasant, Jeetho, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinAunt, Mrs M J Wynne, Mount Pleasant, Jeetho, Victoria
Enlistment date5 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 February 1917
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Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 March 1970