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John BETSON

Regimental number2266
Place of birthAvenel, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationEngine driver
AddressRushworth, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, John Betson, Rushworth, Victoria
Enlistment date29 February 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 RollAustralian Army Service Corps Details
FateReturned to Australia 8 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 July 1939
Place of burialEchuca Cemetery, Victoria

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