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William Oliver HOBBS

Regimental number1174
Place of birthPort Broughton South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Jas S Hobbs, Port Broughton, South Australia
Enlistment date11 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, G Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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