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Francis LAW

Regimental number246
Place of birthWentworth, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Devery's Hotel, Barcaldine, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation44
Height6' 1"
Weight165 lbs
Next of kinFriend, Albert Wolfenden, Union Hotel, Barcaldine, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
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 RollRSM
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Medal of St George (1st Class)


Recommendation date: August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 31 October 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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