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Victor Holmes DEACON

Regimental number678
Place of birthCharters Towers, Queensland
Other NamesFARMER, Victor Holmes
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 10"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jane Farmer, Bedangrarra, Wellington, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed in the Kennedy Infantry Regiment, Citizen Military Forces, Charters Towers; resigned.
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 1, Brigade Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on 18 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2155
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1920
Discharge date3 October 1920
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSee 2155 Victor Holmes FARMER for second period of service.
SourcesNAA: B2455, DEACON Victor Holmes

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