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Cecil Eric HENSLER

Regimental number4511
Place of birthGoondiwindi, Qeensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDental mechanic
AddressRoyal Hotel, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.7
Height5' 5.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, J C Hensler, Royal Hotel, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date21 August 1915
Place of enlistmentGoondiwindi, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 31 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Company, Australian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Discharge date12 September 1919
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 554 Pte Leslie Charles Joseph HENSLER, Australian Flying Corps, returned to Australia, 6 May 1919;
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 12 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HENSLER Cecil Eric

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