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Herbert Gordon OAKLEY

Regimental number623
Place of birthWarrnambool Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressRaglan Parade, East Warrnambool, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Oakley, Raglan Parade, East Warrnambool, Victoria
Enlistment date24 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSecond given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Gordan.
Date of death11 September 1965
Age at death81
Place of burialWarrnambool Cemetery, Victoria

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