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George KIDMAN

Regimental number1289
Place of birthMount Gambier, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32.3
Height6' 0"
Weight167 lbs
Next of kinSister, Miss Emily Kidman, Terowie, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 September 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollR1289
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 August 1918
Discharge date28 October 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 23 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit: varicose veins), Adelaide, 28 October 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KIDMAN George

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