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George Robert COUSINS

Regimental number33
Place of birthOmeo, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHorse driver
AddressOmeo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation43
Height5' 8"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinMother, Annie Cousins, Omeo, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of vision)
Enlistment date13 September 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/2/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A67 Orsova on 12 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Remount Unit
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1916
Discharge date25 December 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Vestalia', 18 October 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 25 December 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, COUSINS George Robert

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