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Gilbert JOHNSTON

Regimental number2339
Place of birthShetland Island Scotland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressCentral Hotel, Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Johnston, 3 Market Street, Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Enlistment date1 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Date of death28 November 1962
Place of burialNewcastle Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium

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