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James Adolphus AINSLIE

Date of birth10 April 1890
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationArchitect
AddressDolphington, Launceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, Archibald Ainslie, Dolphington, Launceston, Tasmania
Enlistment date8 August 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name29th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll29th Battalion
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Unit: 29th Battalion
Promotion date: 3 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Discharge date9 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Disembarked in Australia, 17 April 1919.

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

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