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Richard Vorley CLOTHIER

Regimental number1424
Place of birthSnowtown, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressKersbrook, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 8.5"
Weight149 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Lucy Edna Evegline Clothier, Kersbrook, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 August 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 1 April 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Noted CLOTHIER Vorley Richard NR
Discharge date29 June 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Miscellaneous detailsSecond given name incorrectly recorded on Embarkation Roll as Varley.
Date of death16 February 1942
Age at death58
Place of burialWallaroo Cemetery, South Australia

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