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William JACOBS

Regimental number2581
Place of birthDandenong Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressMooroolbark PO, Mooroolbark, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Garret Jacobs, Mooroolbark PO, Mooroolbark, Victoria
Enlistment date27 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 September 1919

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