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Francis JOHNSTON

Regimental number2720
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMoogoon Road, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.1
Height5' 7.5"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Winifred Johnson, Moogoon Road, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 21 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 April 1919
Discharge date12 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 12 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, JOHNSTON Francis

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