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John Bond

Corporal

Australian Provost Corps

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus X holl. 'Purpurescens'
  • Planted By: Cr. W.EIsworth
  • Plaque: 1575

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Biography

John Bond (SN 4956) born in Ballarat, was a married 22 year old driver when he enlisted at Ballarat on July 15th1915. Posted to the 12th Infantry Battalion he embarked aboard the Ballarat on February 18th1916 and sailed to Egypt. Soon after arrival there he was transferred to the Anzac Provost Corps. He served through the war in Egypt and Palestine and avoided major illness or injury. He returned to Australia aboard the Dorset, disembarked at Melbourne on June 11th 1919 and was discharged on July 26th.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour