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Arthur Ernest DEACON

Regimental number18558
Place of birthCawston England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBeckett Farm, Forrest Road, Peakhurst, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, J A Deacon, Park Lane, Wyndham, Norfolk, England
Enlistment date10 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 25
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 18557 Bombardier Alfred James DEACON, 7th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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