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William Arthur ELTON

Regimental number2310
Place of birthSomerset England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressWestmead, Cambooya, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ester Elizabeth Elton, Westmead, Cambooya, Queensland
Enlistment date27 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll42nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 October 1917
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*William Archer

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