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William Alfred BOADEN

Regimental number11036
Date of birth2 September 1895
Place of birthNathalia, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressNathalia, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.2
Height5' 11"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinFather, H Boaden, Trevallon, Nathalia, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 November 1915
Place of enlistmentHolsworthy, New South wales
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 21 July 1917
Discharge date6 December 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 21 April 1916 (shell shock).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 21 July 1917; discharge (medically unfit), 6 December 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No V80927.
Date of death7 August 1978
Age at death92
Place of burialBenalla Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, BOADEN William Alfred

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