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Richard BERGER

Regimental number4991
Place of birthGefle, Sweden
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressWarrandyte, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation37.11
Height5' 8.25"
Weight151 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elsie Berger, 1 Thomas Street, West Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the US Army.
Enlistment date10 February 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 3 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Discharge date28 October 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 11 October 1918; discharged (medically unfit: rheumatism), Melbourne, 28 October 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BERGER Richard

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