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Samuel John RIGBYE

Regimental number2383
Place of birthEaglehawk Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address119 Lily Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ann Rigbye, 119 Lily Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date27 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 January 1976
Age at death81
Place of burialWhite Hills Cemetery, Victoria

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