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Hyalmer Bernard BERGROTH

Regimental number6044
Place of birthHelsingfors, Finland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMotor mechanic
Address19 Seddon Street, Subiaco, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 6.5"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elizabeth Bergroth, 375 Bagot Road, Subiaco, Western Australia
Previous military serviceServed in the Royal Australian Navy for 2 months.
Enlistment date17 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name28th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/45/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 27 August 1917
Other details

War service: embarked Fremantle, 9 November 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 10 January 1917.

Taken on strength, Australian Motor Transport Section, Chelsea, 25 February 1917. Admitted to Tidworth Military Hospital, 2 June 1917 (rheumatism); marched out to Convalescent Depot, Weymouth, 8 August 1917; and to No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 8 August 1917.

Commenced return to Australia on board 'Pakeha' for discharge, 27 August 1917; discharged, 2 November 1917.

Medal: British War Medal

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