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James Francis LEISTER

Regimental number5630
Place of birthHeathcote Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
AddressHeathcote, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, James Alexander Leister, Heathcote, Victoria
Enlistment date28 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 October 1917

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