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Robert George LESSING

Regimental number1696
Place of birthAdelong New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address'Elwyn', Flavelie Street, Concord, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Lessing, 'Elwyn', Flavelie Street, Concord, New South Wales
Previous military service27th Infantry
Enlistment date17 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1918

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