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William John JENKINS

Regimental number2426
Place of birthWallaroo South Australia
ReligionCongregational
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressWallaroo, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Mr James Jenkins, Wallaroo, South Australia
Enlistment date23 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 July 1967
Age at death72
Place of burialWallaroo Cemetery, South Australia

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