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Cecil Spencer MADDERN

Regimental number2643
Place of birthWoodville, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSaddler
AddressCockburn, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Height5' 5.75"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Maddern, Torrens Road, Woodville, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date21 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Service Corps
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

War service: England

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 1 November 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 12 December 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 2 May 1920.

Medal: British War Medal
Miscellaneous detailsPlace of birth incorrectly entered on NAA site as cockburn, New South Wales.
SourcesNAA: B2455, MADDERN Cecil Spencer

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