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Richard FORSTER

Regimental number99
Place of birthRichmond River New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressGyndah, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Forster, Piccabeen, Tweed Heads, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll42nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3294 Pte Ralph FORSTER, 47th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 August 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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