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William Edward FRANCIS

Regimental number6497
Place of birthCroxton East Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressYulecart, Hamilton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Mr W Francis, Yulecart, Hamilton, Victoria
Enlistment date28 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 January 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: [102] Lt John Walter FRANCIS, 59th Bn, killed in action, 26 September 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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