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John BASSEE

Regimental number2787
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPrinter
AddressAuburn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 2"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinFather, A Bassee, 32 Camberwell Road, Auburn, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in Company Cadets, 18 months
Enlistment date7 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)


Commended for action on 12 May 1917 but no recommendation made.

FateReturned to Australia 6 September 1919
Discharge date1 January 1920
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death11 January 1952
Place of burialBoxhill Cemetery

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