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William BRIMBLECOMBE

Regimental number6285
Place of birthDunsford, England
SchoolCouncil School, Dunsford, England
Age on arrival in Australia21
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGardener
AddressTurramurra, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, W Brimblecombe, 'Heath Cottage', Bridport, Devon, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll19th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 27 September 1917
Place of death or woundingFrance
Age at death27
Place of burialLijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXV, Row D, Grave No. 6A), Belgium
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
88
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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