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William ABELL

Regimental number91
Place of birthLeeds, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressIngledoon, Norman Park, East Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38
Height5' 9"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinSister, Edith Darling Abell, Ingledoon, Norman Park, East Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date31 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll31 December 1914
Place of enlistmentIpswich, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 19 August 1919
Discharge date10 November 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from England on board HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; disembarked Sydney, 9 October 1919; discharged, 10 November 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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