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William SAWYER

Regimental number2268
Place of birthWigan England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButhcer
AddressWinchelsea, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Sawyer, 10 Longford Road, Birkdale, Southport, Lancashire, England
Enlistment date15 January 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal RollAIF Headquarters
FateReturned to Australia 22 August 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Date of death10 May 1930

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