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John MAJOR

Regimental number5374
Place of birthWilcarmia New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressCobar PO, Cobar, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Major, Cobar PO, Cobar, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 22 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work near Rainecourt on 9 August 1918.'
Second date of recommendation given as 14 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 8 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 24 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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