| Regimental number | 7588 |
| Place of birth | Manly, Sydney, New South Wales |
| True Name | HEATON, John James |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | St Peters, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Elliott, 47 Yourong Street, Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil. Deserted from the Royal Australian Navy, 15 April 1917; mother sought a pardon (12 September 1917) 'in view of his present service with the A.I.F.' |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 10 May 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 20 July 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 17 October 1917; taken on strength, 14th Field Artillery Brigade, 23 October 1917, and posted to 55th Battery. By own declaration, 10 December 1917, assumed true name of John James Henry HEATON. Married Elizabeth KANE, spister, aged 21, St Mary's Chapel (Catholic), Maryhill, Glasgow, 15 May 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 9 August 1919; disembarked Sydney, 3 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 17 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELLIOTT John James |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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