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Charles BAYLISS

Regimental number1075
Place of birthPatea, New Zealand
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFellmonger
Address13 Queen's Parade, Clifton Hill, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 6"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Hill, PO, Preston, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 June 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Postal Corps
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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