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Gilbert Thomas HILDER

Regimental number2613
Date of birth15 July 1896
Place of birthCraddock, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressCradock via Carrieton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.11
Height5' 6.5"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Amelia Hilder, Cradock via Carrieton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 May 1916
Place of enlistmentOrrorroo, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Discharge date26 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2614 Pte Sydney Roy HILDER, 5th Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 23 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 3 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 26 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 May 1969
Age at death72
SourcesNAA: B2455, HILDER Gilbert Thomas

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