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William HAMSTEAD

Regimental number19088
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Address'St Arnaud', Shadforth Street, Mosman, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, S Hamstead, 106 Holden Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria
Enlistment date26 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 6 January 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 September 1929
Place of burialCoburg Cemetery

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