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William John BALDERSON

Regimental number2267
Place of birthLake Marmal, Victoria
SchoolMetian State School, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressMeatian PO, Meatian, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, John Christopher Balderson, Meatian PO, Meatian, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateDied of wounds 10 May 1918
Place of death or woundingHeilly, France
Place of burialVignacourt British Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave No. 11), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
173
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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