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John FITZGIBBONS

Regimental number201
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressThe Channon, via Lismore, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 7.5"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinFather, George Fitzgibbons, 31 Oakley Street, Waterloo road, S.E., London, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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