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William John WELLS

Regimental number1938
Place of birthSorell Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressSorrell, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Wells, Sorrell, Tasmania
Enlistment date5 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 8 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 January 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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