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Frank LAWTHER

Regimental number808
Place of birthKatoomba, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationEngine cleaner
AddressCapertee, Mudgee Line, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.2
Height5' 7"
Weight127 lbs
Next of kinFather, James Lawther, Tellarah PO, Tellarah, West Maitland, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll33rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts
Discharge date25 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 19 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 25 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death16 March 1955
Age at death65
Place of burialRookwood Necropolis (Sec. R.C. 9, 6168), Sydney, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, LAWTHER Frank

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