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Owen CLARKIN

Regimental number16756
Place of birthBally Bay, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPacker, South Australian Railways
AddressPoochera, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33.8
Height5' 4.5"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs B McCabe, Lower Mahon, Latton PO, Bally Bay, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date22 May 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameJanuary 1917 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/99/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 10 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Discharge date6 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 19 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 6 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 May 1963
Place of burialDerrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, CLARKIN Owen

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