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James D CONNELL

Regimental number2607
Place of birthMetcalfe, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Connell, Metcalf, Victoria
Enlistment date23 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Excellent work as runner at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: 2 August 1916

Military Medal


Valuable services in carrying messages at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: 9 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Date of death17 September 1926
Place of burialPatho Cemetery

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