William BETTS

Regimental number1642
Place of birthBurton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMrs Kursey, 78 South Broadway Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, England
Enlistment date31 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateDischarged 29 July 1916
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Parents: Leo and Selina BETTS
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death9 November 1926
Age at death29
Place of burialBurton on Trent Cemetery, England