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Henry Edward GILCHRIST

Regimental number4791
Place of birthMaryborough Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSchool teacher
AddressNetherby, North Coast Line, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, E Gilchrist, Netherby, North Coast Line, Queensland
Enlistment date1 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 28 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 September 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4790 Corporal Arthur GILCHRIST, 9th Bn, returned to Australia, 6 June 1918. Cousin (1st): 652 Pte Edward GILCHRIST HOPE DCM, 26th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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