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John Samuel OATEN

Regimental number2974
Place of birthGuildford Western Australia
ReligionCongregational
OccupationFarmer
AddressMinnivale, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, J Oaten, 21 Violet Street, North Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date16 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 30 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 June 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance
Date of death18 March 1928

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