Details

James David LAFFERTY

Regimental number	316
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
School	St Josephs (Catholic) School, Glasgow
Age on arrival in Australia	13
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Ironmoulder
Address	PO, Geraldton, Western Australia
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	John Lafferty, George Street, North Fremantle, Western Australia
Enlistment date	9 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll	22 August 1914
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	11th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/28/1
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 31 October 1914
Rank from Nominal Roll	Private
Unit from Nominal Roll	11th Battalion
Fate	Killed in Action 1 August 1915
Place of death or wounding	Gallipoli, Turkey
Date of death	1 August 1915
Age at death	43
Family/military connections	His brother John Lafferty was killed in action serving in the 16th Battalion. His brother William Lafferty returned after 3 1/2 years service with 28th Battalion.
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy

Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia

Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600