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John Francis LANDERS

Regimental number2038
Place of birthGladstone, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressPort Germein, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.5
Height5' 5.75"
Weight129 lbs
Next of kinFather, Patrick Landers, Port Germein, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 October 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 10 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Discharge date21 November 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6657 Pte Thomas Edward LANDERS, 20th Company, Australian Army Service Corps, returned to Australia, 14 December 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT Indarra', 12 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 21 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Died as a result of falling 500 feet down a mine shaft.
Date of death19 March 1937
Age at death52
Place of burialNorseman Cemetery, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, LANDERS John Francis

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