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John Ernest NYSTROM

Regimental number179
Date of birth20 May 1893
Place of birthBooie via Kingaroy, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTimber getter
AddressCywar Or, Kingaroy, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.5
Height6' .5"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Johanna Augusta Nystrom, Booie via Kingaroy, Queensland
Enlistment date31 October 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, May 1915 (right shoulder: slight).

Commenced return to Australia from Alexandria on board HT 'Ballarat', 5 July 1915;

Also served in World War II: Service No Q123298.
Date of death11 May 1964
Age at death71
Place of burialCremated: Mount Thompson Crematorium, Mount Gravatt, Queensland

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