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William Burnett BANKS

Regimental number104
Place of birthNanango, Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSaddler
AddressNanango, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 6"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, Archibald Banks, Nanango, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date29 January 1915
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 RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from England on board HT 'China', 1 May 1919; disembarked Brisbane, 8 June 1919.

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

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