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Arthur Oliver CARR

Regimental number172
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationButcher
AddressAlice Street, Off Annersley road, South Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 2.5"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Susan Carr, Alice Street, off Annersley road, South Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Regimental number from Nominal Roll172A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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