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John GARDNER

Regimental number1758
Place of birthManilla New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressOodnadatta, Keepit via Manilla, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Mr William Gardner, Oodnadatta, Keepit via Manilla, New South Wales
Enlistment date16 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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