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Arthur Edward HYDE

Regimental number2739
Place of birthWilliamstown, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
AddressLaverton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.7
Height5' 8"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinFather, Alfred William Hyde, Laverton, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Senior Naval Cadets.
Enlistment date2 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 November 1917
Discharge date5 February 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, 14 February 1917 (multiple gunshot wounds: right leg, left arm).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 5 November 1917; discharged (wounded), Melbourne, 5 February 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HYDE Arthur Edward

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