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William MORRIS

Regimental number1079
Place of birthMaryport New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressSt Kilda, Park Road, Auburn, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation40
Next of kinSister, Mrs Mary Pover, 6 Coronation Cottages, Southsea, Wrascam, N Wales
Enlistment date24 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 1 May 1915
Date of death1 May 1915
Place of burialLone Pine Cemetery (Row M, Grave No. 19), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
30
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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