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James Frederick LEGG

Regimental number2807
Place of birthChester, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPainter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.3
Height5' 2.75"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs J A Legg, 125 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Durham, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 June 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll52nd Battalion
FateDied of wounds 10 August 1916
Place of burialWarloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot VII, Row B, Grave No. 27), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
155
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LEGG James Frederick

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