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Valentine John DREW

Regimental number3795
Place of birthHobart, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPlumber
Address45 Rundle Street, Glebe, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs J L Drew, 3 Upper Stret, Forest Lodge, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Awarded Mention in Despatches)


Recommendation date: 2 April 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Date of death4 February 1956
Place of burialRookwood Necropolis

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