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John Angus FLEMING

Regimental number2147
Place of birthJamestown, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationButcher
AddressJamestown, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 5.5"
Weight149 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Hannah Fleming, Jamestown, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 March 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 23 June 1915
Discharge date24 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Kanowna', 28 January 1916 (rheumatism).

Re-embarked Melbourne, 30 October 1917.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devon', 8 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 24 December 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 October 1975
Age at death78
Place of burialJamestown Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, FLEMING John Angus

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