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Benjamin FRANKLIN

Regimental number970
Place of birthPlympton South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressClandore via Black Forest, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Catherine Franklin, Clandore via Black Forest, South Australia
Enlistment date18 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)

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