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John Robinson AISBETT

Regimental number1026
Date of birth18 April 1896
Place of birthCarngham, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressSnake Valley, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.1
Height5' 6.25"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinFather, William P Aisbett, Snake Valley, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date25 January 1915
Place of enlistmentSmythesdale, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A57 Malakuta on 23 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Discharge date22 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Malta', 3 July 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 22 December 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No V91777/
Date of death24 December 1965
Age at death69
Place of burialColac Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, AISBETT John Robinson

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