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Alfred George BARWIS

Regimental number650
Place of birthStone Hut, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationColt breaker
AddressPort Pirie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Height5' 5"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Anna Barwis, Port Pirie, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date20 September 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/2/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A67 Orsova on 12 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollRemounts
FateReturned to Australia 29 April 1916
Discharge date16 June 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Seang Bee', 29 April 1916; discharged (unit disbanded), Adelaide, 16 June 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 August 1966
Age at death80
Place of burialDerrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BARWIS Alfred George

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