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Walter HORNBY

Regimental number3163
Place of birthLancashire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFisherman
AddressGPO Busselton, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Height5' 3"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Hornby, Cockerham, Lancashire, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 October 1916
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 December 1919
Discharge date28 February 1920
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 2 December 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 13 January 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Fremantle, 28 February 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsName does not appear on Embarkation Roll.
SourcesNAA: B2455, HORNBY Walter

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