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William James FETHERSTONHAUGH

Regimental number62548
Date of birth11 May 1897
Place of birthAppila, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressAppila Yarrowie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 6"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinFather, R Fethertonhaugh, Appila Yarrowie, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Senior Cadets (10th Infantry); then in exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme.
Enlistment date13 May 1918
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th General Service Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 22 October 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th General Service Reinforcements
FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1918
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Discharge date27 January 1919
Other details

War service: HT 'Boonah' recalled en route to England owing to cessation of hostilities, approx. 20 December 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 27 January 1919.

Medal: British War Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No SX2515.
Date of death17 June 1941
Age at death44
SourcesNAA: B2455, FETHERSTONHAUGH William James

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