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Richard GILCHRIST

Regimental number2343
Place of birthNewcastle New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDriver
AddressGipp Street, Carrington, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, William Gilchrist, Gipp Street, Carrington, New South Wales
Previous military service15th Infantry
Enlistment date11 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 11 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 2342 Pte Edward GILCHRIST, 30th Bn, returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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