John Russell Alexander Northam

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 September, 1894

Died: 6 July, 1968

Biographical Summary:

A commercial traveller who enlisted in the AIF on 28 September 1915. He embarked for Egypt on 15 January 1916.

He joined the 1st Field Artillery Brigade (FAB) on 8 March 1916 which arrived at Marseilles, France on 27 March 1916 and immediately moved to northern France. He was then transferred to the 21st FAB on 15 May as part of the reorganisation of 1st Division Artillery units. He was transferred back to the 1st FAB on 24 January 1917.

He embarked for Australia on 12 June 1919 and arrived on 27 July then was discharged from the AIF on 19 September 1919. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• John Russell Alexander Northam
• John Russell Northam

Service Number: 11111

Ranks:

• Held rank of Gunner
• Held rank of Bombadier
• Held rank of Quartermaster Sergeant

Birth Records:

• 1 September, 1894 in Bristol

Death Records:

• 6 July, 1968 in Greenwich

Address:

• 15 Parriwi Road Mosman NSW Australia

Organisations:

• Member of - 1st Field Artillery Brigade
• Member of - 21st Field Artillery Brigade

Main Sources:

• NORTHAM John Russell Service Number 11111 Place of Birth Bristol England Place of Enlistment Holdsworthy Holsworthy NSW Next of Kin Uncle CAVELL A G (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll John Russell Northam (Webpage)

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