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William KIDD

Regimental number827
Date of birth7 November 1887
Place of birthMowbray, Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTeamster
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.10
Height5' 8.25"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Harry Kidd, West Leederville, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 September 1914
Place of enlistmentHelena Vale, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1916
Discharge date30 August 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 29 May 1915 (gun shot wound, right heel); invalided to England.

Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HT 'Themistocles', 8 May 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 30 August 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W17047.
Date of death9 October 1962
Age at death74
SourcesNAA: B2455, KIDD William

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