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Charles MARSH

Regimental number6289
Date of birth28 July 1887
Place of birthCradock, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressSpalding, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.9
Height5' 7"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinFather, T Marsh, Spalding, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 March 1916
Place of enlistmentKadina, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 28 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Discharge date1 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mahia', 4 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 1 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 May 1961
Age at death73
Place of burialClare Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, MARSH Charles

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