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James Henry LEES

Regimental number1686
Place of birthKent, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPawnbroker's assistant
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.5
Height5' 9.25"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinFather, James F Lees, Hempstead Farm, Hempstead, Kent, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 May 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1686A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Discharge date26 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 1 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit), 26 March 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LEES James Henry

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