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William WEIR

Regimental number2690
Place of birthKirkcaldy Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCarpenter
AddressIvanhoe Street, West Guildford, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, W Weir, Ivanhoe Street, West Guildford, Western Australia
Enlistment date19 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 2 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2689 Pte John Beveridge WEIR, 1st Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 28 February 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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