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Richard James COOMBER

Regimental number170
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationRailway porter
AddressIronside Estate, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 3"
Weight124 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Jane Anne Coomber, Ironside Estate, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed in 8th Infantry
Enlistment date20 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 August 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 June 1954

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