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William James SHIPP

Regimental number2049
Place of birthSwan Hill Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMotor engineer
Address46 Electra Street, Williamstown, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs J C Shipp, Campbell Street, Swan Hill, Victoria
Enlistment date19 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentSupply PTE
Unit name300th Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Column (9th Army Service Corps)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/99/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Date of death26 June 1939

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