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William HOUGHTON

Regimental number3798
Place of birthDurham England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressWollongong, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs M E Houghton, Keira Vale, Wollongong, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 October 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 May 1980
Age at death83
Place of burialWollongong General Cemetery, New South Wales

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