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William Alexander ROBB

Regimental number2707
Place of birthHobart Tasmania
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationDraftsman
Address273 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinFather, Robert Robb, 12 Warwick Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date30 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6746 Sergeant Archibald Ronald ROBB, 4th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 May 1964
Place of burialCornelian Bay Crematorium

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