James William COOTES

Regimental number2808
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressTorquay, via Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J Cootes, Torquay, via Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date28 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918