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Robert Archibald ADAIR

Regimental number222
Place of birthTownsville Queensland
OccupationPlumber
Address67 Ridge Street, North Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMrs J R Adair, Ormond Road, Whataipoko, Gisborne, New Zealand
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateDied of wounds 27 May 1915
Date of death27 May 1915
Age at death22
Age at death from cemetery records22
Place of burialChatby War Memorial Cemetery (Row L,Grave No. 134), Egypt
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
28
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Mr J.R. and B. ADAIR
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals:1914-15 Star British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsDied Alexandria Hospital, Egypt

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