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Eustace James Leopold WILSON

Regimental number3903
Place of birthCrystal Brook, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSaddler
AddressYongala, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 6.25"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Wilson, Crystal Brook, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date2 August 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 July 1919
Discharge date2 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 15 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 2 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 August 1985
Place of burialDerrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, WILSON Eustace James Leopold

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