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William Albert DAVIS

Regimental number1853
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressDuke Street, Kensington, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Lily Davis, Duke Street, Kensington, South Australia
Enlistment date29 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 September 1977
Place of burialEnfield Memorial Park, Clearview, South Australia

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