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John Arthur McCLURE

Regimental number1758
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationGroom (stud)
AddressLoddon Brae, Arnold, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 9"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Maggie McClure, Loddon Brae, Arnold, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in (Voluntary) School Cadets.
Enlistment date20 May 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette'
Date: 3 June 1919

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly recorded on Embarkation Roll as McGLURE.

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