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Walter Albert LIERSCH

Regimental number375
Date of birth1884
Place of birthBalaklava, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressWhitwarta, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Height6' 2"
Weight203 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs C Liersch, Whitwarta, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 January 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 31 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Sanitation Section
FateReturned to Australia 9 August 1919
Discharge date23 November 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 9 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 23 November 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LIERSCH Walter Albert

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