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James ASHMAN

Regimental number3707
Place of birthNortham, Western Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBookkeeper's assistant
AddressBaker's Hill, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.2
Height5' 5.5"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinFather, J H Ashman, Baker's Hill, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on 22 November 1915
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Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Discharge date3 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 3 June 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ASHMAN James

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