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Charles GROOM

Regimental number1761
Place of birthCarlton Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationPowder monkey
AddressKeel Street, Collingwood, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation44
Next of kinWife, Mrs Louisa Groom, Keel Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date19 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 April 1919
Date of death8 January 1948
Place of burialCheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery

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