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Lionel Ernest WITTON

Regimental number314
Place of birthDrouin, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressManyang, Murgon, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 10.25"
Weight155 lbs
Next of kinFather, Edward Wm. Witton, Manyang, Murgon, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 September 1957
Place of burialTewantin Cemetery

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