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Garnet Leopold James BOASE

Regimental number8394
Place of birthWallaroo Mines, South Australia
Other NamesGarret Leopold
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTurner and fitter
AddressWallaroo Mines, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, James Boase, Wallaroo Mines, South Australia
Previous military service34th Battery Australian Field Artillery
Enlistment date30 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 18
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Field Artillery Brigade
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Listed on Kadina Memorial High School Roll of Honour, South Australia.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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