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John James RAINBOW

Regimental number2757
Place of birthKongwak Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationHorticulturist
AddressMildura, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Joseph Rainbow, Mildura, Victoria
Enlistment date20 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For splendid work in front of Vieux Berquin on the 24th April, 1918.'
Recommendation date: 22 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919

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