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Gordon Thomas J JOHNSON

Regimental number2065
Date of birth1894
Place of birthIrrewillipie via Colac, Victoria
SchoolIrrewillipie State School, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressIrrewillipe via Colac, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Joseph Johnson, Irrewillipe via Colac, Victoria
Enlistment date1 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 18 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other detailsWounded and gassed on the Western Front. After the war he was granted a Soldier Settlement block of 75 acres at Mewburn Park, Tinamba, Victoria.
Date of death13 September 1956
Place of burialMaffra Cemetery, Victoria

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