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Joseph SHIELDS

Regimental number2735
Place of birthNewtown New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFrench polisher
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Shields, Stafford Street, East Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date3 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name49th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/66/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Infantry Base Depot
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)

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