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John Daniel LAYTON

Regimental number860
Place of birthNorfolk England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address95 Granville Road, Farnmouth, Norfolk, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, John Layton, 95 Granville Road, Farnmouth, Norfolk, England
Enlistment date6 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, C 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 RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919.

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Stated to be John Darnell Layton on NR
Other details

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

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