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William James NEILL

Regimental number7665
Place of birthAnnerley, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Address92 Thomas Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, W J Neill, 92 Thomas Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date19 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William and Elizabeth NEILL
Other details

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

Date of death31 July 1934
Age at death43
Place of burialToowong Cemetery, Queensland

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