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Robert HORKINGS

Regimental number2570
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressNarrandera, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation41
Next of kinWife, Mrs Harriet Ann Horkings, Grong Grong, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as HORKINS.
Date of death5 October 1974
Age at death98
Place of burialNarrandera Cemetery, New South Wales

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