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Roy Clarence PHILLIPS

Regimental number1891
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionBaptist
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressPinnaroo, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 6.75"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Grace Phillips, same address
Previous military servicePreviously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of heart.
Enlistment date22 May 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 12 August 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1891A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1917
Discharge date23 October 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 22 July 1917; disembarked Adelaide, 21 Septemner 1917; discharged, 23 October 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, PHILLIPS Roy Clarence

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