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Frank Joseph HILL

Regimental number1131
Place of birthRichmond, New South Wales
SchoolSuperior Public School, Richmond, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressCoff's Harbor, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Martha Hill, Mirch Street, Richmond, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed in the Junior Cadets.
Enlistment date23 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll34th Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular'Whilst on a visit to Coffs Harbour he enlisted 24th January 1916, joining up with the North Coasters Route March to Newcastle.' Killed by shellfire while carrying rations to the line. (details from mother)
FateKilled in Action 31 August 1918
Place of death or woundingMont St Quentin, France
Age at death21.9
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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