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Francis Joseph HOLDEN

Regimental number1856
Place of birthRustworth Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTelegraphist
AddressRushworth, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMr Joseph Holden, Rushworth, Victoria
Enlistment date6 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 3, Section 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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