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Robert HURRY

Regimental number2505
Place of birthPerth, Western Australia
True NameURRY, Robert
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 7.75"
Weight178 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Lily Hurry, Muriel Street, Midland Junction, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 June 1915
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 6 August 1915
Place of burialShell Green Cemetery (Plot II, Row I, Grave No. 16), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
62
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 31 July 1915.

Taken on strength, 11th Bn, Gallipoli, 4 August 1915.

Killed in action, 6 August 1915.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HURRY Robert

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