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Augustine AINSCOUGH

Regimental number2812
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCooper
Address27 Wilton Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 4"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinBrother, James Ainscough, 5 Howley Street, Kirkdale, Liverpool, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date6 July 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Pioneer Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/13/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Discharge date1 January 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Sydney, 17 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 9 January 1917.

Marched into Pioneer Training Bn, Larkhill, 2 March 1917.

Proceeded overseas to France, 14 June 1917; taken on strength, 1st Pioneer Bn, in the field, 30 June 1917.

On leave to United Kingdom, 20 March 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 5 April 1918.

Detached to Artillery School, Tilques, 3 July 1918; rejoined Bn from detachment, 13 July 1918.

On leave to United Kingdom, 9 February 1919; rejoined Bn from leave, 27 February 1919.

Marched out to England for return to Australia, 17 April 1919; marched into No 1 Group, Longbridge Deverill, 18 April 1919.

Granted leave with pay only, 23 June-23 September 1919 (Non-Military Employment, coopering, Liverpool).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison' from Devonport, 25 September 1919; disembarked Sydney, 17 November 1919; discharged, Sydney, 1 January 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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