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Richard HARRISON

Regimental number2130
Place of birthBroweena, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMailman
AddressBrooweena, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.1
Height5' 8.5"
Weight118 lbs
Next of kinFather, Thomas Harrison, Brooweena, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date23 February 1916
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 1 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 October 1917
Discharge date17 January 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 23 April 1917 (H.E. shell, head: severe).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttletom', 19 October 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 17 January 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HARRISON Richard

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