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Rupert Gilbert MESSENGER

Regimental number1871
Place of birthPenola South Australia
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressPenola, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Pamilla R. Messenger, same address
Enlistment date1 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 12 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 July 1945
Age at death50
Place of burialKalangadoo Cemetery, South Australia

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