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Arthur James HANKINSON

Regimental number320
Place of birthGrafton New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationRailway employee
AddressRemornie Meat Works, South Grafton, Clarence River, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, T Hankinson, Remornie Meat Works, South Grafton, Clarence River, New South Wales
Enlistment date22 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 2 September 1915
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 1948 Private Frederick HANKINSON
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 April 1954

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