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William Leslie MARFELL

Place of birthWarrnambool Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCompany secretary
AddressMerri Street, Warrnambool, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinWife, Mrs L Marfell, Merri Street, Warrnambool, Victoria
Previous military service46th Battery Australian Field Artillery
Enlistment date1 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name9th Field Artillery Brigade, Brigade Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36A/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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