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William Henry FORRISTER

Regimental number1489
Place of birthHerberton, Queensland
Other NamesFORRESTER
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
AddressHerberton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Bridget Forrister, Herberton, Queensland
Enlistment date4 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 13 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 November 1916
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William and Bridget FORRESTER (note surname as stated on Roll of honour records)
Other details

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

Age at death45
Place of burialHerberton Cemetery, Queensland

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