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Ralph GOSDEN

Regimental number781
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation hand
AddressKnox Street, Randwick
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 9.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, H Gosden, Knox Street, Randwick
Enlistment date1 December 1914
Place of enlistmentHolsworthy, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A6 Clan Mccorquodale on 6 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1919
Discharge date23 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname of Soldier and Next of Kin incorrectly entered on Embarkation Rolls as GORDON.
SourcesNAA: B2455, GOSDEN Ralph

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