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William Henry BARNARD

Regimental number190
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAgricultural machine mechanic
AddressSorell, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 7.5"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinFather, Arthur George Barnard, Sorell, Tasmania
Enlistment date28 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 August 1914
Place of enlistmentBrighton, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 21 January 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 20 March 1915; disembarked Melbourne 15 April 1915; discharged Hobart, 6 May 1915 (medically unfit, stabbed with bayonet in Egypt).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSee 3626 William Hanry BARNARD for second period of enlistment

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