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John Robert OLSEN

Regimental number966
Place of birthWarragul Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGroom
AddressWarragul, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Florence Emily Olsen, Afflick Street, Warragul, Victoria
Enlistment date21 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 November 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 May 1972
Place of burialWarragul Cemetery

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