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John VINCENT

Regimental number309
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSteward
AddressQueensland Agricultural College, Gatton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 9"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinMother, Catherine Vincent, 18 Park Street, Folkestone, Kent, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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