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John Alexander BIRD

Regimental number5305
Place of birthPhilladelphia America
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressEskdale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Bird, Little Tupper Street, Marrickville, New South Wales
Enlistment date31 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 1 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 May 1917
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Alexander spelt Alexandria
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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