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John Cyril SIDDLE

Regimental number2070
Date of birth24 October 1895
Place of birthWest Hartlepool, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressThomas Street, Croydon, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.1
Height5' 6"
Weight116 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Henrietta Siddle, Thomas Street, Croydon, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 1 year in the Senior Cadets. Previously rejected for enlistment on account of chest.
Enlistment date18 November 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 10 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Discharge date9 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Durham', 22 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 9 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S66311.
SourcesNAA: B2455, SIDDLE John Cyril

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