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William Patrick GWYNN

Date of birth17 March 1865
Place of birthCork, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPriest
AddressRiverview, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation53
Height6' 0"
Weight135.5 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs J Daly, Mount Auburn, Mullingat, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 July 1918
Rank on enlistmentChaplain (4th Class)
Unit nameChaplains' Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 July 1918
Rank from Nominal RollChaplain
Unit from Nominal RollAIF Headquarters
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Captain


Unit: Chaplain 4th Class (Roman Catholic), 8th Infantry Brigade
Promotion date: 12 July 1918

FateReturned to Australia 22 August 1919
Discharge date28 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 22 August 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 28 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsEmbarked for continuous service.

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