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William Ewart LOAKES

Regimental number2154
Place of birthBurton Latimer, England
ReligionBaptist
OccupationFarmer
AddressBrooweena, Gayndah Line, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 7.5"
Weight121 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Jane Loakes, Brooweena, Gayndah Line, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date23 February 1916
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 1 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Discharge date18 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakpmund', 4 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 18 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LOAKES William Ewart

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