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Robert Hammond ELVY

Regimental number15377
Place of birthAshfield, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressManly, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 11.5"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinFather, F W Elvy, Addison Road, Manly, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed in the Cadets.
Enlistment date7 May 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 May 1917
Place of enlistmentManly, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentMotor Transport Driver
Unit nameMechanical Transport Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll36th Heavy Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 9 August 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date2 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 9 August 1919; disembaked Sydney, 3 October 1919; discharged, Sydney, 2 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 February 1984
SourcesNAA: B2455, ELVY Robert Hammond

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