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William Henry McGUIRE

Regimental number546
Date of birth21 June 1890
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
SchoolAdelaide Public School, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o Mrs J Margitich, 1 West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFriend, Mr A C Retallick, Loxton, South Australia
Enlistment date9 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 11 March 1916
Discharge date21 July 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded, 22 September 1915; invalided to Malta, thence to 3rd General Hospital, Wandsworth, London. Discharged as medically unfit.

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