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Sydney HERKES

Regimental number2085
Place of birthMaffra Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMechanic
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs E G Glassford, 67 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Victoria
Enlistment date21 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, F Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1915
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Date of death28 October 1947

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