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John Roland ELTON

Regimental number430
Place of birthBombala New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressIris Street, Bombala, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emily Elton, Iris Street, Bombala, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Infantry Depots
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Family/military connectionsBrother: 543 Pte William Henry ELTON, Army Provost Corps, returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 October 1975

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