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Russel BADCOCK

Regimental number1782
Place of birthExton, Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressExton, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 7.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Allan H Badcock, Exton, Tasmania
Previous military serviceMember, Doloraine Rifle Club
Enlistment date18 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 June 1915
Place of enlistmentHobart, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 July 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38
Date: 29 April 1920

Discharge date9 November 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Taken Prisoner of War, Pozieres, France, 29 July 1916.

Arrived in England, 18 June 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Malta', 31 July 1918; discharged 9 November 1918.

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No T34419.
Date of death13 October 1959
Place of burialMoriarty Methodist Cemetery,

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