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William Francis DURICK

Regimental number2655
Place of birthGumbowie, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressGumbowie Siding, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Bridget Durick, Gumbowie Siding, South Australia
Enlistment date31 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 23 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 September 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2656 Pte Thomas Henry DURICK, 50th Bn, returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death6 June 1979

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