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James Shaw AIKINS

Regimental number3676
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBoilermaker
Address138 Victoria Street, Kensington, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinSister, Miss Aldie Aikins, 138 Victoria Street, Kensington, Victoria
Enlistment date18 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollRSM
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

American Distinguished Service Medal


Work on 8-9 August 1918 at Villers-Bretonnaux, at Peronne and at Bellicourt.
Recommendation date: Unspecified

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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