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Francis John MILNE

Regimental number57443
Date of birth27 December 1898
Place of birthNewport, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
Occupation Carter driver
Address72 Douglas Parade, North Williamstown, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19 years 1 month
Height5' 5.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr James Milne, 72 Douglas Parade, North Williamstown, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in Senior Cadets, 1 year in Citizen Forces
Enlistment date13 February 1918
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Unit name4th General Service Reinforcements (Egypt) (Victoria)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 17 August 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Discharge date9 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Essex', 15 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 25 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 9 August 1919.

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, MILNE Francis John

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