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William Ambrose AUSTIN

Regimental number2204
Place of birthHorsham, Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationBaker
AddressDrysdale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 5.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs C Austin, Alithira, Gleneira Road, Elsternwick, Victoria
Enlistment date16 April 1915
Place of enlistmentDrysdale, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 17 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Discharge date6 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kildonian Castle', 21 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 7 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death15 November 1950
Place of burialBallarat Crematorium, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, AUSTIN William Ambrose

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