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Albert John HOSKIN

Regimental number62100
Date of birth5 March 1898
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBerri Berri, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.2
Height6' 0"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinFather, A E Hosking, Berri Berri, River Murray, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 May 1918
Place of enlistmentRenmark, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1-6 (SA) Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board SS Gaika on 6 August 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1919
Discharge date16 September 1919
Other details

War service: England, France (post-Armistice)

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulyesses', 22 July 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 30 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 16 September 1919.

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HOSKIN Albert John

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