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Benjamin Clark CHAPPLE

Regimental number5718
Place of birthKadina, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMarryatville, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs E A Chapple, 3 Dudley Road, Marryatville, South Australia
Enlistment date5 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameTunnelling Companies Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal RollTunnelling Companies
FateReturned to Australia 4 May 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3048 Pte Douglas Leonard CHAPLPE, 16th Bn, returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 May 1961
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery

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