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William Charles FRANCIS

Regimental number2898
Place of birthTownsville Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith's striker
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elizabeth Francis, 27 Constance Street, The Valley, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date19 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name49th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/66/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 27 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 November 1918
Date of death13 November 1970
Place of burialTweed Heads Cemetery

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