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Hugh Menoak KNIGHT

Regimental number2595
Place of birthBenalla Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm employee
AddressTarnpirr, Cobram, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, C G Knight, Tarnpirr, Cobram, Victoria
Enlistment date5 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 May 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother2594 Pte Bertie Rowbottom KNIGHT, 7th Bn, killed in action, 27 June 1918.
Other details

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

Date of death7 December 1943
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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