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Archibald Arthur CORRY

Regimental number3068
Place of birthPicolo, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressPicola, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.9
Height5' 8"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Joseph Corry, 173 Mill Street, Middle Park, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of 'defective teeth')
Enlistment date23 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Discharge date15 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 1837 Pte James Joseph CORRY, 3rd Pioneer Bn, killed in action, 26 July 1917; 4400 Sergeant Vivian Charles CORRY, 22nd Bn, killed in action, 18 April 1918; Cousin: 4667 Pte Francis Henry CORRY, 29th Bn, killed in action, 12 December 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Tresos Montes', 8 April 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 22 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 15 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, CORRY Archibald Arthur

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