John (Jack) HAIR

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Service Number:	3377
Enlisted:	27 July 1915
Last Rank:	Corporal
Last Unit:	49th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Whitton, New South Wales,, Australia, 25 August 1893
Home Town:	Not yet discovered
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Labourer
Died:	Nedlands, Western Australia, 26 January 1981, aged 87 years, cause of death not yet discovered
Cemetery:	Karrakatta Cemetery & Crematorium, Western Australia
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27 Jul 1915:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 3377, 49th Infantry Battalion
8 Jan 1916:	Involvement AIF WW1, Driver, 3377, 49th Infantry Battalion, Admitted to hospital - mumps.
3 Oct 1918:	Promoted AIF WW1, Lance Corporal, 49th Infantry Battalion, (Driver)
20 Jan 1919:	Promoted AIF WW1, Corporal, Appointed (Temporary) Corporal - Transport
14 Jul 1919:	Involvement AIF WW1, Corporal, 3377, Awarded Medaille d'Honneur avec Glaives en Bronze - a French medal awarded to civilians and foreigners for acts of courage and devotion during WWI, though it also recognized distinguished service, including from Allied military personnel. Issued with the intent of honoring those who performed noteworthy actions outside of ordinary military obligation.
26 Sep 1919:	Discharged AIF WW1, Corporal, 3377, 49th Infantry Battalion, Service Medals: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal.

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