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William Robert GAY

Regimental number5595
Place of birthBallarat Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
Address98 Stephenson Street, Richmond, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation36
Next of kinWife, Mrs Margaret Veronica Gay, Stephenson Street, Richmond, Victoria
Enlistment date6 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1917
Date of death22 October 1956
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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