James Parmer CHONG

Regimental number22081
Place of birthRushworth, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSleeper hewer
AddressRushworth, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Chong, Rushworth, Victoria
Enlistment date27 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Battery 107
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 27 September 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 8289 Sapper Arthur CHONG, Tunnelling Companies, discharged, 17 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal