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Matthew BENNIE

Regimental number2372
Place of birthAyrshire Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationGardener
AddressGrenfell Street, Parkes, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Mr Hugh Forbes Bennie, Load Nurseries, Troom, Ayrshire, Scotland
Enlistment date18 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 14 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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