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Richard UNWIN

Regimental number2094
Place of birthShellharbour, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressOtford, South Coast, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary McCann, Otford, South Coast, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 February 1917
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameDecember 1916 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number11/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Karmala on 3 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 2 August 1919
Discharge date31 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Delta', 2 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 31 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N101208.
SourcesNAA: B2455, UNWIN Richard

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