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Silvanus ROBERTS

Regimental number6099
Date of birth8 November 1890
Place of birthCrystal Brook, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMoulder
AddressCrystal Brook, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.6
Next of kinMother, E Roberts, Crystal Brook, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 June 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Australian General Hospital, Special Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Casualty Clearing Station
FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Discharge date10 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 3 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 10 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S72490.
Date of death16 July 1966
Age at death75
Place of burialStirling North Cemetery, Port Augusta, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, ROBERTS Silvanus

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