John Joseph NUGENT

Regimental number1791
Date of birth24 April 1984
Place of birthCarrieton, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPorter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.10
Height5' 5.25"
Weight141 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Willis, Bookaloo, Port Augusta, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 11 January 1916
Discharge date23 March 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action (gas shell), 6 June 1917.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Plassy', 5 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 23 March 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S212775.
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