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James Ambrose SMYTH

Regimental number3227
Place of birthHampshire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGroom
AddressMurtoa, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Height5' 3.5"
Weight122 lbs
Next of kinFriend, Joseph Mattei, Club Hotel, Murtoa, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of height and chest)
Enlistment date23 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 October 1916
Place of enlistmentBallarat, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name58th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/75/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1918
Discharge date4 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Bakara', 24 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 4 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, SMYTH James Ambrose

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