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Richard James ADAWAY

Regimental number338
Place of birthQuirindi New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressQuirindi, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, J Adaway, Windy Station via Quirindi, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 1, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/6/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on 16 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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