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Louis George ARSCOTT

Regimental number93
Place of birthDevonshire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressSamson Creek, Strathpine, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Height5' 6"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. E. Arscott, Cock Layes, Oppotery, Honiton, Devonshire, England
Previous military service4 years, 1st Devonsire Yeomanry
Enlistment date30 December 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, 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 RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Mechanical Transport Service
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Discharge date10 February 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from England on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 September 1919; disembarked Sydney, 17 November 1919; discharged, 10 February 1920 (medically unfit).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death23 June 1982
Place of burialGympie Cemetery

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