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James A RAYMENT

Regimental number3106
Place of birthSurry Hills Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarpenter
AddressMiddlesex Road, Surrey Hills
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, James Rayment, Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills
Enlistment date14 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name5th Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'(Pozieres) For gallant work in constructing M.G. emplacements.'
Recommendation date: 13 September 1916

Military Medal


'For devotion to duty under all circumstances and for efficient handling of working parties.'
Recommendation date: 14 June 1916

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Family/military connectionsBrother: 3 Corporol George Leslie RAYMENT, 5 Group Headquarters, returned to Australia, 22 March 1917.
Date of death14 September 1973
Place of burialTweed Heads Cemetery

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