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Matthew LIA

Regimental number471
Place of birthNolwarrah, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressCoolah Bridge, Leadville, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 9"
Weight153 lbs
Next of kinFather, Joseph Lia, Nar Nar Goon PO, Nar Nar Goon, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 January 1916
Place of enlistmentLithgow, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateDischarged in the United Kingdom 7 June 1920
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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