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William GOULD

Regimental number7058
Place of birthWestbourne Park, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPorter
AddressWestbourne Park, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.6
Height5' 7"
Weight128 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs N Gould, Sussex Terrace, Westbourne Park, South Australia
Previous military servicePreviously rejected for AIFenlistment (hernia).
Enlistment date14 September 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameTunnelling Companies Sept 1916 to Feb 1918 Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal RollTunnelling Companies
FateReturned to Australia 24 December 1918
Discharge date12 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 24 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 12 March 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, GOULD William

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