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Joseph Patrick Vidal MARRINON

Regimental number254
Place of birthSuva, Fiji
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStoreman
AddressSuva, Fiji
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 9.25"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinEmily Marrinon, Suva, Fiji
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in Senior Defence Cadets Fiji
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
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 RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1919
Other details

Enlisted from Murwillumbah, New South Wales

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 August 1964
Place of burialMacquarie Park Cemetery

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