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Monty GEAR

Regimental number5705
Place of birthHobart, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMaypole Hotel, Newtown, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Mr A Gear, Maypole Hotel, Newtown, Tasmania
Enlistment date10 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 8 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 September 1916
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Alfred and Ada GEAR. Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 August 1923
Age at death31
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania

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