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William Joseph KOHLER

Regimental number1292
Place of birthWilliamstown, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationDriver
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.9
Height5' 8"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Kohlen, Blumberg, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date11 September 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Discharge date31 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Taranto, Italy, on board HT 'Kasir a Hind', 8 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 31 January 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 November 1920
Age at death34
Place of burialAIF Cemetery (Row 5 East, Grave 9), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, KOHLER William Joseph

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