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Arthur James TEMPLAR

Regimental number4324
Place of birthGlenorchy Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressGlenorchy, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs B Templar, Glenorchy, Victoria
Enlistment date27 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 29 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations east of YPRES on 20/23rd September 1917, Pte. TEMPLAR, though wounded, carried on with his work in the line for a day before returning to the regimental aid post. He gave every assistance in reorganising the line and set a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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