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Robert GILHESPY

Regimental number4707
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation36
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Gilhespy, Torrens Street off Annerley Road, South Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date5 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on 12 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll25th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 29 June 1918
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Spelt Robert Gilhesby on NR
Place of burialLongueau British Cemetery (Plot I, Row F, Grave No. 5), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
104
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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