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Frank Arthur FRENCH

Regimental number1923
Place of birthNoak Bridge Farm, Laindon, Essex, England
SchoolLaindon School, Essex, England
Age on arrival in Australia21
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressArawatta via Kardella, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs R French, Brewitt Farm, Romford, Essex, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name57th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/74/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 8 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 19 March 1917
Place of death or woundingBapaume, Somme Sector, France
Age at death26
Place of burialPozieres British Cemetery (Plot II, Row E, Grave No. 13), Ovillers-La-Boisselle, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
167
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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