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Herbert WEST

Regimental number3946
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine driver
AddressStockinbingal, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Height5' 8"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E West, 99 Albion Road, Annandale, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 August 1915
Place of enlistmentCootamundra, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 30 December 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll3940
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Discharge date30 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 30 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, WEST Herbert

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