James Albert BIDDLE

Regimental number1818
Date of birth25 May 1896
Place of birthMaclean, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressSouthgate, Clarence River, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.7
Height5' 5"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinFather, G F Biddle, Maclean, Clarence River, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Cadets; 2 years in the Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date8 January 1916
Place of enlistmentLismore, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on 12 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Discharge date17 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund', 15 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment, Sydney, 17 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N391824.
Date of death3 June 1987
Age at death91
Place of burialMaclean Lawn Cemetery, New South Wales