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Walter Edward JAMES

Regimental number2583
Date of birth15 February 1895
Place of birthViolet Town Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressBoho South via Violet Town, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Edward James, Boho South via Violet Town, Victoria
Enlistment date30 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 July 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death23 July 1974
Age at death79
Place of burialWangaratta Cemetery, Victoria

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