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Hugh Abraham DOBBIN

Regimental number2360
Date of birth14 September 1889
Place of birthKyneton, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressNewbridge, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.7
Height6' 0"
Weight166 lbs
Next of kinFather, A A Dobbin, Newbridge, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 May 1915
Place of enlistmentKyneton, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Discharge date8 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 8 December 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in world War II: Service No V82486.
Date of death5 May 1968
Age at death83
Place of burialBallarat (New) Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, DOBBIN Hugh Abraham

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