James Samuel WHITING

Regimental number1657
Place of birthLaunceston Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressBellbird, Maitland, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, Whiting, Bellbird, Maitland, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
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Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance
Date of death3 December 1947