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William STEWART

Date of birth19 August 1889
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationAccountant
Address32 Flower Street, Essendon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 6.5"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinFather, Rev Alex Stewart, 32 Flower Street, Essendon, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in public school cadets.
Enlistment date16 April 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A43 Barunga on 7 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2957 Pte George Shaw STEWART, 4th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of burialBox Hill Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, STEWART William

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