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James BATSON

Regimental number6778
Place of birthNhill, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressNhill, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Height5' 9"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinFather, George Batson, Nhill, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 August 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion 19th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollTemporary Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Discharge date16 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BATSON James

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