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Lachlan MORISON

Regimental number2632
Place of birthHamilton, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationShop assistant
AddressMaroona, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.6
Height5' 5.25"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinFather, J A Morison, Maroona, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 February 1915
Place of enlistmentArarat, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Discharge date6 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 14 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsName incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Lochlan MORRISON.
SourcesNAA B2455 7986839

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