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Otto Alexander FORSBERG

Regimental number61139
Place of birthMariehamn, Finland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address51 Addison Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation41
Height5' 6"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs M A Forsberg, 51 Addison Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 May 1918
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th General (Victorian) Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 31 August 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Melbourne, 31 August 1918; disembarked London, England, 14 November 1918.

Proceeded overseas to France, 25 January 1919; taken on strength, 6th Bn, 29 January 1919.

Proceeded to United Kingdom for return to Australia, 15 May 1919.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 23 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 10 September 1919; discharged, 25 September 1919.

Medal: British War Medal

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