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William CHIVERS

Regimental number52260
Date of birth14 February 1898
Place of birthZeehan, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSailor
AddressLaunceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 5"
Weight129 lbs
Next of kinFather, E Chivers, 30 William Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of varicose)
Enlistment date11 December 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 November 1917
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1 to 3 (WA) and (TAS) Reinforcements (May-Oct 1918)
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMATA14 Euripides on 1 May 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollHeadquarters, Australian Base Depot
FateReturned to Australia 22 August 1919
Discharge date1 November 1919
Other details

War service: England

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 22 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 1 November 1919.

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, CHIVERS William

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