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Phillip ABSON

Regimental number60872
Date of birth9 July 1889
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBank clerk
Address14 Stephen Street, Bareena, Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.8
Height5' 11.5"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinFather, F Abson, 14 Stephen Street, Bareena, Geelong, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in the Cadets.
Enlistment date26 April 1918
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 March 1918
Place of enlistmentGeelong, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th General (Victorian) Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 31 August 1918
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 November 1919
Discharge date1 February 1920
Other details

War service: England

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 22 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 1 February 1920.

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ABSON Phillip

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