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Rob Roy MELVELLE

Regimental number3102
Date of birth12 October 1893
Place of birthKingscote,South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressWanbi, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.5
Height5' 0"
Weight117 lbs
Next of kinFather, James Melvelle, Wanbi, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment; no reason stated)
Enlistment date30 March 1917
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 23 June 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 January 1919
Discharge date19 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of York', 14 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 March 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S212241.
SourcesNAA: B2455, MELVELLE Rob Roy

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