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William Albert CONLAN

Regimental number2239
Place of birthLilydale, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressLilydale, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 9"
Weight197 lbs
Next of kinFather, Peter Conlan, Lilydale, Tasmania
Previous military serviceServed for c. 7 years in the Militia, Lilydale; twice rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth.
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 July 1915
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2240
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 July 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia, 21 July 1917; discharged, Tasmania, 10 November 1917.MSBV

Died of tuberculosis.
Date of death29 August 1948
Place of burialPreston Public Cemetery, Bundoora, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, CONLAN William Albert

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