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Herbert Joseph JARRETT

Regimental number2931
Date of birth18 October 1896
Place of birthKingston, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFireman
AddressArdrossan, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.4
Height5' 7"
Weight137 lbs
Next of kinFather, E R Jarrett, Ardrossan, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 February 1918
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMarch 1918 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 8 May 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company
FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Discharge date30 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karmala', 1 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 30 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 September 1963
Age at death66
SourcesNAA: B2455, JARRETT Herbert Joseph

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