JUDD, James Martin
| Service Number: | 1142 |
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| Enlisted: | 31 January 1916, Broadmeadows, Vic. |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 35th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, 29 November 1895 |
| Home Town: | Marrickville, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Goulburn and Newtown Public Schools |
| Occupation: | Carpenter |
| Died: | Killed In Action, France, 22 August 1918, aged 22 years |
| Cemetery: |
Cote 80 French National Cemetery, Etinehem, France D 15 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 31 Jan 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1142, 36th Infantry Battalion, Broadmeadows, Vic. | |
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| 13 May 1916: | Involvement Sergeant, 1142, 36th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Beltana embarkation_ship_number: A72 public_note: '' | |
| 13 May 1916: | Embarked Sergeant, 1142, 36th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Beltana, Sydney | |
| 24 Jun 1917: | Honoured Military Medal | |
| 22 Aug 1918: | Involvement Lieutenant, 35th Infantry Battalion, --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: awm_unit: 35th Australian Infantry Battalion awm_rank: Lieutenant awm_died_date: 1918-08-22 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Tom James and May Judd, of 240, Sydenham Rd., Marrickville, New South Wales.
THY WILL BE DONE
James served in France and was awarded the Military Medal at Messines for conspicuous Service. Gassed on 29 April 1918 he returned to duty and was transferred to the 35th Battalion. He made the supreme sacrifice 22 August 1918.
'The Brigade Commander has much pleasure in placing on record the name of this N.C.O. who was conspicuous for his bravery and gallantry in recent offensive [action]',18 June 1917.
Awarded Military Medal, 24 June 1917.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917
LIEUT. JUDD KILLED
Lieut. James Martin Judd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Judd, of Marrickville, and formerly of Goulburn, was killed in action in France on August 21 last. Word was received at Marrickville on Monday. The deceased soldier won the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery whilst serving with the forces in France. He enlisted about two years ago. Deceased was a nephew of Mrs. Peter Drummond, of Clifford-street, Goulburn, and Mr. and Mrs. C. bye, also of Clifford-street, Goulburn He was about 22 years of age.
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