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John Thomas BISH

Regimental number5989
Place of birthFootscray, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressKunat via Boga, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Mr H Bish, Nyah, Victoria
Enlistment date26 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 September 1974
Age at death80
Place of burialSwan Hill Cemetery, Victoria

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