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Martin John BALSARINI

Regimental number1682
Date of birth1895
Place of birthChiltern, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressChiltern, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Mr Balsarini, Chiltern Valley, Victoria
Enlistment date21 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine. Took part in the charge at Beersheba, Palestine, October 1917. Volunteered for service in World War II but was rejected as medically unfit (heart condition).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death15 November 1989
Place of burialChiltern Cemetery, Victoria

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