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Arthur Thomas ACTON

Regimental number4366
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationRailway clerk
AddressAlbion Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, T Acton, Albion Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia
Enlistment date27 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 October 1915
Place of enlistmentPerth, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 29 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 August 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5793 Corporal Henry Ernest ACTON, 27th Bn, effective abroad (still overseas).
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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