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William Allan LANGFORD

Regimental number1064
Place of birthNewcastle, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMusician
Address47 Barker Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 4"
Weight114 lbs
Next of kinMother, William Langford, 26 Corlette Street, Newcastle, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed in 4th Regiment, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 January 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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