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Walter Leslie ROBERTSON

Regimental number2524
Place of birthCroydon, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCement worker
AddressSydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 10"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Agnes Robertson, Doonbrae, Pine Street, Marrickville, New South Wales
Previous military serviceMilitias 3 mths
Enlistment date15 February 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 August 1915
Place of enlistmentMenangle Park, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameFebruary 1917 Reinforcements, Imperial Camel Corps
AWM Embarkation Roll number11/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Morea on 17 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Discharge date23 February 1920
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Delta', 2 August 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 3 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 23 February 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 February 1939
Age at death38
SourcesNAA: B2455, ROBERTSON Walter Leslie

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