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August BAND

Regimental number6066
Place of birthGatton Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSaddler
AddressGatton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Frank Band, Burton Stret, Booval, Queensland
Enlistment date13 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name6th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A40 Runic
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Other detailsWorld War II, August Band served as a member of a home defence unit. In 1993 August Band returned to the Western Front as a member of the official Australian pilgrimage party, visiting key battle sites and honouring lost mates.
Date of death31 October 2001

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