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John Alexander BREADNER

Regimental number1919
Place of birthFareham, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBoilermakers assistant
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation39
Next of kinWife, Mrs Flora Caroline Breadner, 17 Conway Street, Landport, Portsmouth, England
Enlistment date30 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138, 22 January 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61, 23 May 1919.

FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Mary Jane BREADNER. Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

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

Date of death16 October 1940
Age at death66
Place of burialToowoomba Cemetery, Queensland

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