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Russell CORNISH

Regimental number2638
Place of birthCassilis New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressCoolah near Mudgee, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sarah Cornish, Binalong, Cassilis, New South Wales
Enlistment date22 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name54th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/71/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll54th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 December 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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