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Arthur ROE

Regimental number180
Place of birthLaunceston, Tasmania
True NameROE, Arthur Charles
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSalesman
AddressThe Laurels, Cleveland Street, Wahroonga, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 8"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinMrs Mary Ann Roe, The Laurels, Cleveland Street, Wahroonga, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Queensland Rifles, Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date26 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 September 1914
Place of enlistmentKensington, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateKilled in Action 6-9 August 1915
Place of burialLone Pine Cemetery (Special Memorial C. 60), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
30
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsAddress incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Wahroongah, New South Wales.
SourcesNAA: B2455, ROE Arthur

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