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Arthur Maurice GAINS

Regimental number2658
Place of birthBirmingham England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarrier
Address64 Altmore Avenue, East Ham, London, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, H Gains, 64 Altmore Avenue, East Ham, London, England
Enlistment date24 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: 17 January 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

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

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