| Service number | 1513 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: Victoria, Ballarat |
| Death Date | 1916-08-22 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private James Arthur Eady
Description
Private James Arthur Eady (1513, 23rd Battalion) was born in Ballarat, Victoria. He was working as a printer when he enlisted in March 1915. “Jim” was killed in action at Pozieres on 22 August 1916, and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. James’ mother wrote that he was 17 years and 10 months of age.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 24 March 1915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 08 May 1915 | |
| Date of death | 22 August 1916 |