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Sydney James WEBB

Regimental number2711
Place of birthBlyth, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDriver
AddressBlyth, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.8
Height5' 8"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Lucy Webb, Blyth, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date12 April 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 2 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 22 August 1916
Place of burialPuchevillers British Cemetery (Plot II, Row F, Grave 44), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
151
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, WEBB Sydney James

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