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Samuel Richard BEST

Regimental number2274
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWool classer
Address13 Thompson Street, Footscray, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Best, 13 Thompson Street, Footscray, Victoria
Enlistment date29 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919

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