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Benjamin Denis William AUSTIN

Regimental number26
Place of birthHenley-On-Thames England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinSister, Mrs G Langley, 21 Prospect Road, Marlow Bucks, England
Enlistment date15 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 15 March 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 March 1963
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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