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Herbert BECKER

Regimental number6310
Place of birthNorwood, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSaddler
Address131 Spensley Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, A E E Becker, 'Taila', West Coast, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Militia, South Australia.
Enlistment date23 September 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentSergeant (Saddler)
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 10
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSaddler Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date13 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 13 September 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 August 1964
Age at death63
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BECKER Herbert

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