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James McLEAR

Regimental number3887
Place of birthDromana Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, J McLear, Esplanade, Dromana, Victoria
Enlistment date16 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 October 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 794 Pte Christopher Henry McLEAR, 59th Bn, killed in action, 19 July 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 November 1968
Place of burialWarrnambool Cemetery

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