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James BEST

Regimental number3230
Place of birthRichmond, England
True NameABBETT, James
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFireman
AddressSydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFather, E Best, 38 Railway Road, Teddington, England
Enlistment date25 July 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Pioneer Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/13/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Pirie', 25 September 1919; disembarked Sydney, 17 November 1919; discharged, Sydney, 9 February 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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