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Albert William Henry HOUSTON

Regimental number2289
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPainter
AddressMia Mia, Esplanade,Hampton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs. L.M. Houston, Mia Mia, Esplanade, Hampton, Victoria
Enlistment date7 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Mechanical Transport Company
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1219 Driver Thomas Arthur HOUSTON, 1st Australian Division, returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 August 1971
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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