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Richard BEVIS

Regimental number153
Place of birthGowrie Junction, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressVilleneuve, Woodford, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 3"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Jane Bevis, Villeneuve, Woodford, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date31 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 149 Driver William BEVIS, 13th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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