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Frank NISBET

Regimental number1575
Place of birthWodonga, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSawmiller
AddressExchange Hotel, Yarrawonga, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Height6' 0.75"
Weight189 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mary Allen, Exchange Hotel, Yarrawonga, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 December 1914
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 December 1915
Discharge date2 May 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Portland, England, on board HT 'Star of England', 12 December 1915; discharged (medically unfit: failing vision, both eyes), Melbourne, 2 May 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as NESBIT.
SourcesNAA: B2455, NISBET Frank

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