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Herbert Damen HERKES

Regimental number144
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSalesman
AddressBarnard Street, North Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinJean Harkness, 1 Fairchild Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date29 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1918
Date of death1 February 1962
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery

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