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Harold Edwin NANKIVELL

Regimental number16314
Date of birth1 March 1893
Place of birthMinlaton, South Australia
ReligionBaptist
OccupationMechanic
AddressMinlaton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.3
Height5' 7.5"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinFather, J Nankivell, Minlaton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date19 October 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMechanical Transport Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 8 May 1918
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Motor Transport Company
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Discharge date4 December 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6123 Pte Frederick James NANKIVELL, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 4 December 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S213061.
SourcesNAA: B2455, NANKIVELL Harold Edwin

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