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Gordon Roy HOLDER

Regimental number36
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWoodcarter
Address78 Wellington Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.5
Height5' 6"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs W Wilson, 78 Wellington Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli campaign), 2 March 1915.

Admitted to No 15 General Hospital, Alexandria, 11 September 1915 (venereal disease).

Commenced return to Australia from Port Said on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 September 1915.
Miscellaneous detailsSee 2692 Gordon HOLDEN for second period of service.
SourcesNAA: B2455, HOLDER Gordon Roy

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