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Karl John Alfred NYHUS

Regimental number2231
Place of birthChristiania, Norway
Other NamesNYHUS, Karl Johann Alfred
OccupationShip's carpenter
AddressAdelaide GPO, Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 11.25"
Weight166 lbs
Next of kinFather, Karl Olaf Nyhus, Tukognitagaden, Norway
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 June 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Seang Bee on 13 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Discharge date17 January 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 8 October 1919; disembarked Sydney, 29 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 17 January 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death25 December 1973
Age at death83
Place of burialLake Boga Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, NYHUS Karl John Alfred

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