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Robert Byer THORNE

Regimental number6093
Place of birthCohuna Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressKerang, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Mr C W Thorne, Kerang, Victoria
Enlistment date23 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1917
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Noted Robert Byers NR
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 July 1955
Age at death61
Place of burialKerang Cemetery, Victoria

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