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David PUGH

Regimental number20595
Date of birth15 June 1894
Place of birthNewcastle, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of Christ
OccupationCivil servant
AddressNorseman, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.3
Height5' 6"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinAunt, Mrs Mary Cochrane, Norseman, Western Australia
Previous military serviceServed in the 84th Infantry (Universal Training scheme).
Enlistment date13 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 February 1917
Place of enlistmentKookynie, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameLight Motor Set Wireless Troop
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 19 December 1917
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal RollLight Motor Wireless Section
FateReturned to Australia 1 February 1919
Discharge date30 January 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Iraq

Commenced return to Australia on board SS 'Verala', 5 November 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 30 January 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W76585.
SourcesNAA: B2455, PUGH David

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