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William Patrick COLBY

Regimental number387
Place of birthMackay Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressWilmot, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, A.H. Colby, Richmond, north side, Mackay, Queensland
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll424A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 8 August 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Listed on Farleigh Mill & District Roll of Honor, Mackay, Queensland.
Other details

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

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