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John SPEARS

Regimental number403
Place of birthRutherglen Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressRutherglen, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Spears, North Prentice, Rutherglen, Victoria
Enlistment date27 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1917
Date of death18 February 1946
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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