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John James LYNCH

Regimental number2605
Place of birthCessnock, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPainter
Address23 Scott Street, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation43
Next of kinFather, Thomas Lynch, Warrar, Narara PO, Narara, New South Wales
Enlistment date20 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll36th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 January 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Thomas and Mary LYNCH. Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 May 1939
Age at death69
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium, New South Wales

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