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Robert James FRASER

Regimental number1653
Place of birthNhill, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Mr G M Fraser, Hopetoun, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.3
Height5' 10.5"
Weight158 lbs
Next of kinFather, Alex. Fraser, Bute, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date11 April 1916
Place of enlistmentArarat, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Convalescent Depot
FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
Discharge date6 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Khyber', 31 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit: bronchitis), Melbourne, 6 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 February 1959
Place of burialRokewood Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, FRASER Robert James

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