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James O'Connell COMPTON

Regimental number176
Place of birthWilliams Town, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMusician
Addressc/o W.G. Vickers, Rocky Creek, Millmerran, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 6.5"
Weight137 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs. Mabel Jane Compton, c/o W.G. Vickers, Rocky Creek, Millmerran, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 7 years in 5th Infantry, 3 years 3rd Light Horse (SGTS Rank)
Enlistment date31 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll31 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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