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Arthur NATION

Regimental number755
Date of birth1 June 1895
Place of birthIndigo Creek, Chiltern, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressBrown Plains via Chiltern, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, F Nation, Brown Plains via Chiltern, Victoria
Enlistment date22 May 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 10, Reinforcement 13
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/15/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Indarra on 26 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollHeadquarters, Australian Base Depot
FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1919
Discharge date11 February 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action (gun shot wound, left shoulder), 20 July 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 May 1985
Place of burialGungalin Cemetery, Australian Capital Territory

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