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George Robert KUBANK

Regimental number6600
Place of birthRhine Villa, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFruitgrower
AddressRenmark, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.6
Height5' 7"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinBrother, B F Kubank, Renmark, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 October 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 24 January 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 June 1919
Discharge date14 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 25 August 1917 (gun shot wound, severe).

Wounded in action (second occasion), 15 October 1917 (shell wound, back, right arm).

Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Miltiades', 19 June 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 14 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No s74908.
Date of death12 November 1962
Age at death71
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, KUBANK George Robert

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