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James SCHOLES

Regimental number3305
Place of birthBolton England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressMerrianga, Willaura, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinClara Scholes, 26 Fern Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England
Enlistment date13 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 4 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 November 1972
Place of burialGeelong East Cemetery

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