James SINCLAIR

Regimental number6885A
Place of birthEuroa, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressRuffy, via Gobur, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.9
Height5' 4.5"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinFather, R. Sinclair, Ruffy, via Gobur, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 August 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 August 1917
Place of enlistmentEuroa, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 20th Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Discharge date18 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Reported missing in France, 18 August 1918; subsequently reported Prisoner of War, Germany.

Repatriated from Germany, arrived in England, 30 November 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 18 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, SINCLAIR James