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Evelyn Barnard GEBBETT

Regimental number1568
Place of birthGympie, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGroom
AddressAnn Street, Maryborough, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 6.25"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ida Gebbett, Cooroy, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date21 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 May 1915
Place of enlistmentEnoggera, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 January 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death9 April 1985

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