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Cambridge John HANTKEN

Regimental number2876
Place of birthProspect, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressAlice Springs, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinWife, Mrs. Maud Hantken, Alice Springs, South Australia
Enlistment date18 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on 27 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia
Other details

War service: Middle East

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 May 1946
Age at death57
Place of burialAIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia

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