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James Frederick WILSON

Regimental number1633
Place of birthYarra Glen Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCarpenter
AddressClonbinan via Wandong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, William McPherson, Clonbinan via Wandong, Victoria
Enlistment date2 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAIF Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).1

FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Other details

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

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