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William Charles HATCHER

Regimental number1678
Place of birthBranxton, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationRailway porter
AddressBranton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Mr William Alfred Hatcher, Branxton, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 August 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William and Lydia HATCHER. Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 June 1941
Age at death44
Place of burialRookwood Necropolis, New South Wales

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