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James SEMPLE

Regimental number2868
Date of birth6 March 1882
Place of birthDunhehadee Ireland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressColac, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, A Semple, Herdstown, Dunhetadee, Ireland
Enlistment date30 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
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Photo: Kent Fedorowich
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 January 1976
Age at death91
Place of burialCohuna Cemetery, Victoria

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