James Alexander KIERATH

Regimental number1841
Place of birthHay New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWarehouseman
Address74 Lincoln Street, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, A R Keirath, 74 Lincoln Street, Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 8
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on 2 November 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: 3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Promotion date: 19 September 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Other details

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