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Gilbert BAILEY

Regimental number2468
Place of birthUnley, South Australia
SchoolPublic School, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBootmaker
AddressJetty Road, Glenelg, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 11"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinFather, A Bailey, Jetty Road, Glenelg, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 August 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateKilled in Action 19 July 1916
Date of death19 July 1916
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsV.C. Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
156
Other details

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

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