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Raymond Thomas BEST

Regimental number2688
Place of birthGoulburn New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShearer
AddressHigh Street, Penrith, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs R Best, High Street, Penrith, New South Wales
Enlistment date1 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll47th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 February 1917
Date of death14 November 1958
Place of burialRookwood Crematorium

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