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John CARNE

Regimental number1521
Place of birthPenzanic, Cornwall, England
SchoolElementary School, England
Age on arrival in Australia20
ReligionMethodist
OccupationRailway porter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J Carne, 16 Alberton Buildings, Penzance, Cornwall, England
Enlistment date8 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularTheir undying heroism known to the world (Joseph Carne, Father)
FateKilled in Action 8 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death8 May 1915
Age at death21
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsHelles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
46
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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