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James Sim ALLAN

Regimental number19031
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationShipping agent
Address'Newry', Hensen Street, Summer Hill, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Allan, 'Newry', Hensen Street, Summer Hill, New South Wales
Enlistment date30 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollBSM
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 21 November 1918

FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For continuous good service and devotion to duty. He has been with the Brigade since its formation, first as B.S.M. and then as R.S.M., and has at all times carried out his responsible duties in a most efficient and praiseworthy manner. he has always set a splendid example to his men by his untiring energy and continuous devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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