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William Robert NEWTON

Regimental number1862
Place of birthStawell Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationButcher
AddressPatrick Street, Stawell, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Edwin R Newton, Patrick Street, Stawell, Victoria
Previous military service73rd Infantry
Enlistment date7 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 18 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Bombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia
Date of death10 May 1938

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