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Charles James SIBRAA

Regimental number6126
Place of birthCootamundra, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressStockinbingal, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 8.5"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Sibraa, Stockinbingal, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of scabrous condition: 'to return when treated')
Enlistment date30 July 1916
Place of enlistmentCootamundra, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 31 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Veterinary Hospital
FateReturned to Australia 5 September 1919
Discharge date15 December 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Plassey', 5 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 15 December 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 June 1978
Place of burialHelensburg Cemetery, Wollongong, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, SIBRAA Charles James

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