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James KING

Regimental number1004
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressErica avenue, E Malvern, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, James King, Waikari, Erica avenue, East Malvern, Victoria
Enlistment date27 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name22nd Battalion Head-Quarters Staff
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Excellent work under fire as voluntary streatcher-bearer, showing fine example of devotion to duty. (Pozieres)
Recommendation date: "11 August 1916*

Meritorioius Service Medal


Recommendation date: 26 September 1918"

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Date of death26 April 1968

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