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David Browne CARSON

Regimental number1052
Place of birthIrvine, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationGrocer
Address48 Grosvenor Street, St. Kilda, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 7.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Carson, 48 Grosvenor Street, St. Kilda, Victoria
Enlistment date14 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
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.
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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