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William David BRISTOW

Regimental number7541
Place of birthFootscray, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationRailway porter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 3.5"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinFather, Francis Bristow, Tara, Moore Street, Footscray, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Senior Cadets; previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of chest measurement.
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Brigade Train, 12th Company, Australian Army Service Corps, 11th Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 11 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsName does not appear on Embarkation Roll.
Date of death5 October 1965
Place of burialFootscray Cemetery
SourcesNAA: B2455, BRISTOW William David

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