James CONNELL

Regimental number2909
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationOptician
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Mr. Connell, Great Northern Road, Gladesville, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date22 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Date of death12 December 1973