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Christie James PLACE

Regimental number7298
Date of birth25 December 1896
Place of birthSarina, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressSarina via Mackay, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 4.5"
Weight129 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs R M Place, Sarina via Mackay, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 December 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 October 1916
Place of enlistmentMackay, QLD
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 24 January 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1919
Discharge date7 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Plassey', 17 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 7 June 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q215013.
Date of death23 August 1971
Age at death74
Place of burialPinnaroo Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium, Bridgeman Downs, Queensland
SourcesNAA B2455 file 8018038

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