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Matthew KENWORTHY

Regimental number293
Place of birthBairnsdale, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 4.75"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinRobert Kenworthy, Bairnsdale PO, Bairnsdale, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date6 January 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Discharge date9 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 27 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 10 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 9 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as KENWORTH.
Date of death1 August 1987
SourcesNAA: B2455, KENWORTHY Matthew

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