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Norman Gladstone HOLDEN

Regimental number2297
Place of birthDunkeld, Victoria
SchoolWesley College, Melbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationStudent
Address'The Ferns', Belmont Avenue, Kew, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Rev A T Holden, Ba, 'The Ferns', Belmont Avenue, Kew, Victoria
Previous military serviceCadet training at Wesley College.
Enlistment date22 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name57th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/74/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 1 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Field Artillery Brigade
FateKilled in Action 29 September 1918
Place of death or woundingRoisel, France
Age at death20.1
Family/military connectionsFather: Chaplain Colonel A.I. Holden, B.A., C.B.E., V.D., Senior Methodist Chaplain, Australian Headquarters, London for 2.6 years.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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