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Albert William John TALLENTIRE

Regimental number571
Place of birthLismore, New South Wales
SchoolLismore District Public School, New South Wales
ReligionProtestant
OccupationRailway waggon builder
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinGrandparent, Mrs. Sarah Livingstone, North Lismore, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date23 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateKilled in Action 29 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death24
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsShrapnel Valley Cemetery (Special Memorial A.6), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
3
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William and Lily Lousia TALLENTIRE. Native of Lismore, Richmond River, New South Wales
Family/military connectionsCousin (?): 292 Pte Leslie Raymond ARTHUR, killed in action, Quinn's Post, Gallipoli, 7 August 1915.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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