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Joe CAPLAN

Regimental number6043
Place of birthRussia
ReligionNew Church
OccupationWaiter
Address'Telma', Carr Street, Coogee, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinCousin, Morris Gordon, 'Telma', Carr Street, Coogee, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 June 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 January 1920
Discharge date19 May 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia, 22 January 1920; disembarked, 12 March 1920; discharged, 19 May 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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