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George ARKLEY

Regimental number3679
Place of birthNewcastle, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationJoiner
Address569 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29.1
Height5' 8"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Emma Arkley, 569 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 18 months in the Militia, South Australia, and 18 months in the 12th Regiment, Launceston, Tasmania. Previously rejected for enlistment on account of teeth.
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Discharge date6 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death16 June 1929
Place of burialBeechworth Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, ARKLEY George

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