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Henry David BRIGGS

Regimental number19956
Place of birthBuln Buln, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCar gripman
Address56 Chapel Street, Balaclava, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, H Briggs, Buln Buln East, Gippsland, Victoria
Enlistment date5 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentBombardier
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 31
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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