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Robert John AGNEW

Regimental number1309
Place of birthWentworth, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressMountain View, via Culcairn, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 6.5"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs T Cottrell, Mountain View, via Culcairn, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 November 1914
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 11 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1462
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death9 October 1966
Age at death74
Place of burialGlenbrook Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, AGNEW Robert John

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