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Gordon Octavious BIRRELL

Regimental number7443
Place of birthCootamundra New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTelephone linesman
Address2 Phillip Street, Glebe, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinWife, Mrs A. Birrell, 2 Phillip Street, Glebe,.NSW
Enlistment date17 April 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 25th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 10 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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