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John Frederick KEY

Regimental number10240
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionBaptist
OccupationNurseryman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32.1
Height6' 0.25"
Weight141 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E.C. Key, Wattlebury Road, Lower Mitcham, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 September 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameShoubra Infectious Diseases Hospital, March Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on 28 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
FateReturned to Australia 16 January 1919
Discharge date15 April 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes', 16 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 15 April 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KEY John Frederick

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