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Spensley John HINTZE

Regimental number279
Place of birthShelbourne, Victoria
SchoolState School and Christian Brothers Catholic Schools
Other trainingElectrical Engineer
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressBittern, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Hintze, Bittern, Victoria
Previous military service5th Infantry Regiment, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date1 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 27 April 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death27 April 1915
Age at death23
Age at death from cemetery records23
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
44
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Frances HINTZE, Bittern, Victoria, Australia. Native of Melbourne, Victoria
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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