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James KIRBY

Regimental number408
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Address71 Cardigan Street, Carlton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Kirby, 71 Cardigan Street, Carlton, Victoria
Enlistment date27 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 January 1916
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

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

Date of death5 April 1964

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