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Robert James RICHARDSON

Regimental number2727
Place of birthAdavale Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMitchell, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Robert Richardson, Mitchell, Queensland
Enlistment date4 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name49th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/66/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll25th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 8 July 1918

FateReturned to Australia 14 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 2721 Pte Henry Alexander RICHARDSON, 25th Bn, returned to Australia, 20 November 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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