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Charles GILBERT

Regimental number1170
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressPrincess Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, William Gilbert, butcher, Princess Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date26 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 10 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William and Mary GILBERT
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death9 January 1937
Age at death47
Place of burialToowong Cemetery, Queensland

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