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Sydney Roy HILDER

Regimental number2614
Place of birthCraddock, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressCradock via Carrieton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.10
Height5' 7"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Amelia Hilder, Cradock via Carrieton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 June 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2613 Pte Gilbert Thomas HILDER, 5th Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 3 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australoa on board HT 'Orita', 23 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 21 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HILDER Sydney Roy

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