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Oliver Ernest BROWNSEY

Regimental number133
Place of birthMackay Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressWestport, Mirani, Mackay, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Brownsey, Westport, Langton, Mackay, Queensland
Enlistment date6 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name41st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/58/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll41st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 26 September 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 58070 Pte Herbert William BROWNSEY, 9th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 November 1949
Place of burialMirani Cemetery

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