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Leidwig Walter KACHEL

Regimental number3425
Place of birthGatton, Queensland
Other NamesLudwig Walter
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressBell, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 7"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Wilhelmina Kachel, Tingoora, Queensland
Enlistment date2 February 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 February 1917
Place of enlistmentDalby, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name41st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/58/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 14 June 1917
Regimental number from Nominal Roll3447
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll41st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3426 Pte Jacob KACHEL, 41st Bn, returned to Australia, 31 January 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KACHEL Leidwig Walter

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