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William Albert BARNES

Regimental number1052
Place of birthLongford, Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressKing Island, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, A J Barnes, King Island, Tasmania
Enlistment date14 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 May 1917
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Date of Fate needs checking as the month was overtyped my guess is 5
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3573 Pte Clifford Aubrey BARNES, 15th Bn, returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

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