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Robert SEATON

Regimental number3296
Place of birthEssex England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMarine engineer
AddressCorner of Parish And Boundary Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation40
Next of kinSon, R Seaton c/o Mrs Allison, corner of Parish And Boundary Streets, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date12 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 21 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'This N.C.O. has rendered valuable services throughout the period 16th September/31st December 1918 and for the preceding year with the Brigade Canteen. In the absence of the Brigade Canteen Officer he has frequently had the handling of large sums of money and has on such occasions also had to exercise supervision over the Battalion Canteens, and very often make arrangements for them to be moved when on the march. He has always proved absolutely trustworthy and reliable and his business-like methods and sound common sense have enabled the good work of the canteens to be carried on smoothly and to the best interests of the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

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