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William Charles FRANCIS

Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClergyman
AddressCarlton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, W Francis, Harlow, Essex, England
Enlistment date19 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentChaplain (4th Class)
Unit nameChaplains' Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on 24 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollChaplain
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Remount Unit
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1919
Discharge date22 November 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Morvada', 22 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 3 September 1919; discharged (appointment terminated), 22 November 1919.

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsEmbarked without pay and allowances. See 851 William Charles FRANCIS for 1st period of service.

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