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James NEWSON

Regimental number1703
Place of birthBendigo Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressAlbert Park, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Thomas Blyth Newson, 50 St Vincent Place, Albert Park, Victoria
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps Working Party
FateReturned to Australia No date of fate entered on Nom
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 February 1976

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