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John VENN

Regimental number148
Date of birth25 September 1885
Place of birthCams River, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStoreman
Address19 Yarra Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinWife, Mrs E S Venn, Robert Street, Smithton, Tasmania
Enlistment date7 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Mounted Division Train
FateReturned to Australia
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II as VX20799, Regimental HQ, 2/11th Army Field Regiment.

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