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James Martin SVENSEN

Regimental number3077
Date of birth30 October 1894
Place of birthBundaberg, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBundaberg, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height6' 0.5"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elsie Mary Svensen, Mount Perry Road, South Kolan, via Bundaberg, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 10 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Surname spelt SVENSON
Discharge date29 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 29 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q207801.
Date of death1954
Place of burialBundaberg General Cemetery, Queensland
SourcesNSS B2455 file 8070766

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