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Arthur Albert SAMES

Regimental number1182
Place of birthLeyton, Essex, England
SchoolHarrow Green School, Leyton, Essex, England
Age on arrival in Australia20
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Wm E Sames, 12 Portland Road, Holland Park, London W, England
Enlistment date7 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 22 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2182
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularUnit number is 2182 on ROH.
FateKilled in Action 07-12 August 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death28
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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