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Walter CRIGHTON

Regimental number2161
Place of birthNumurkah Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressWaaia, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, John Crighton, Waaia, Victoria
Enlistment date27 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on 9 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 January 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2007 Pte William CRIGHTON, 13th Light Horse Regiment, effective abroad (still overseas).
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death25 April 1971

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