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Gordon BAILS

Regimental number1004
Place of birthAuburn, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationStorekeeper
AddressClare, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Height5' 6"
Weight124 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Laura Bails, same address
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 December 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 December 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name43rd Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 9 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 December 1919
Discharge date23 August 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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