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William COSTER

Regimental number2408
Place of birthDrysdale Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressBell Street, East Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMrs A Coster, Bell Street, East Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date27 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column, Headquarters
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 7 February 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death24 July 1954
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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