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Herbert Nicholas PLAYER

Regimental number3301
Place of birthFarina, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStation hand
AddressBeltana, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Edward Player, Unberatana via Leigh's Creek, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 March 1916
Place of enlistmentQuorn, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A57 Malakuta on 27 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 August 1919
Discharge date8 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 9 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 8 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, PLAYER Herbert Nicholas

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