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James Joseph WEST

Regimental number2186
Place of birthAvenel Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarrier and general blacksmith
AddressSmythesdale via Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation36
Next of kinBrother, William West, Smythesdale via Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date27 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A43 Barunga on 7 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 28 January 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 August 1929
Age at death53
Place of burialBallarat (New) Cemetery, Victoria

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