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John FORBES

Regimental number2885
Place of birthGlasgow Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSleeper cutter
AddressLunenberg via Worsley, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, A Forbes,70 Garngad Hill, Glasgow, Scotland
Enlistment date26 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 July 1918

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