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Robert Harold NIMMO

Date of birth22 November 1893
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSoldier
AddressOak Park, Einasleigh via Cairns, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Nimmo, Oak Park, Einasleigh via Cairns, Queensland
Enlistment date3 November 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
Promotions

Major


Unit: 5th Light Horse
Promotion date: 14 July 1917

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138 (22 January 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 22 February 1919
Other details

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

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