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Wilfred Searle SHUTTLEWORTH

Regimental number2480
Date of birth20 November 1898
Place of birthWirrabara, South Australia
SchoolWirrabara Public School, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationGardener
AddressWirrabara, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Shuttleworth, Wirrabara, South Australia
Enlistment date25 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A58 Kabinga on 8 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date11 August 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1046 Pte Gavin SHUTTLEWORTH, 9th Light Horse Regiment, killed in action, 9 August 1916.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine, Syria.

Arrived back in Australia, August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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