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John Ernest DONOVAN

Regimental number3539
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMachinist
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs. E. Donovan, 'Morpeth,' Bristol Road, Hurstville, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 February 1917
Other details

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

Date of death8 December 1973
Place of burialCoffs Harbour Cemetery

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