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William CHAPLIN

Regimental number22917
Place of birthMyrtleford, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMyrtleford, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs I Chaplin, Myrtleford, Victoria
Enlistment date11 December 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 11 January 1918
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 673A Pte Charles Edward CHAPLIN, 41st Bn, returned to Australia, 12 June 1919; 6771 Pte Leslie CHAPLIN, 22nd Bn, returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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