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Reginald LAPTHORNE

Regimental number510
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShop assistant
Address275 Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Emily S Lapthorne, 275 Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Enlistment date12 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For good leadership at Meteren on 23 April 1918.'
Recommendation date: 1 May 1918

FateReturned to Australia 3 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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