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Harry Barker DENT

Regimental number7739
Place of birthPenrith, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressKangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Height5' 9.5"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs F J Dent, 'Bonherby', Main Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 June 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameFirst Australian General Hospital, Special Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number26.65.3RSSPEC
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 12 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollNo. 1 Australian General Hospital
FateReturned to Australia 11 April 1916
Discharge date27 July 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Runic', 11 April 1916; discharged Medically unfit), Sydney, 27 July 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, DENT Harry Barker

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