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Robert Francis WHELAN

Regimental number6115
Place of birthGeraldton Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMinginew Post Office, Minginew, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinSister, Miss A Whelan, 76 Padbury Street, Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date22 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 7 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 September 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6116 William WHELAN
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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