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Douglas Archibald RITCHIE

Regimental number2658
Place of birthAndover England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
AddressBowden, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinWife, Mrs Ethel Jane Ritchie, Jerusalem, Kadina, South Australia
Enlistment date16 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 February 1917
Date of death6 May 1954
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery

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