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Richard HOOPER

Regimental number9548
Date of birth23 June 1880
Place of birthKapunda, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMiner
AddressBelton via Carrieton, South Australia
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation37.7
Height5' 2.75"
Weight125 lbs
Next of kinDaughter, Miss R Hooper, c/o Miss Boxer, Belton via Carrieton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 September 1917
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameTunnelling Companies, January 1918 Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 28 February 1918
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Discharge date1 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 1 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HOOPER Richard

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