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William BEVIS

Regimental number149
Place of birthMiddlesex, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressVilleneuve, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 3"
Weight123 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Jane Bevis, Villeneuve, Woodford, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 153 Driver Richard BEVIS, 14th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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