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Richard NANCARROW

Regimental number3203
Date of birth1 October 1896
Place of birthCoburg, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationButcher
Address48 Reynard Street, Coburg, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.10
Height5' 4.5"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Nancarrow, 48 Reynard Street, Coburg, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 26 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Field Battery
FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Discharge date31 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Sardinia', 19 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 31 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q140705.
SourcesNAA: B2455, NANCARROW Richard

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