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John Henry ABBS

Regimental number36892
Place of birthWinston, Durham, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBank accountant
AddressDandenong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinSister, Miss Margaret Abbs, Northbrook, West Hartlepool, England
Enlistment date8 January 1917
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 29
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/128/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A15 Port Sydney on 9 November 1917
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 20 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 November 1966
Age at death83
Place of burialMelbourne General Cemetery, Victoria

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