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Arthur Edward BEAR

Regimental number4750
Date of birth27 May 1890
Place of birthFeldham, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressState Farm, Narrogin, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.7
Height5' 3.25"
Weight131 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr. F. Bear, 98 Underdown Road, Southwick, Sussex, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 December 1915
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 1 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Discharge date16 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 9 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: neurasthenia), Perth, 16 March 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W68199.
SourcesNAA: B2455, BEAR Arthur Edward

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