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Oscar RHODES

Regimental number35
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationJournalist
Address'Doncaster', 4th Avenue, Campsie, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Height5' 6.5"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mabel Rhodes, 'Doncaster', 4th Avenue, Campsie, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 April 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll20th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 December 1917
Discharge date12 August 1918
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT No. 2. 'Kanowna', 16 December 1917; disembarked Sydney, discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 13 August 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 March 1936
SourcesNAA: B2455, RHODES Oscar

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