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Richard FISHER

Regimental number1646
Place of birthDungog New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressBendalbo, Dungog, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.10
Height5' 9.25"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinFather, W Fisher, Bendalbo, Dungog, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Hunter River Lancers; time expired.
Enlistment date18 January 1916
Place of enlistmentNewcastle, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Discharge date9 January 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 9 January 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FISHER Richard

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