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Arthur Bloxham KYLE

Regimental number57
Place of birthAlexander Street, North Sydney, New South Wales
SchoolFort Street High School, Sydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Addressc/o Mrs C M Boyce, St Leonards Point, Lane Cove River, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Kathleen Maud Kyle, Moore Theological College, Bligh Street, Newtown, New South Wales
Previous military service37th SM Field Company Army Engineers
Enlistment date20 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 9
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Machine Gun Company
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular"On the 4th and 6th October two of his officers being wounded he led and did much to encourage his comrades when I believe they took Lonebik. He was a noted swimmer, saving several lives in 15-16, when a member of the Manly Surf Club." Details from Mother.
FateKilled in Action
Place of death or woundingPasschendaele, Ypres, Belgium
Age at death22

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