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Samuel BIDDER

Regimental number1095
Date of birth27 June 1898
Place of birthWeston-super-Mare, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressPeople's Palace, Brisbane
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.6
Height5' 4.5"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinFriend, Mrs Kate Hudson, 4 James Street, St James, Bristol, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date31 May 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll25th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 March 1916
Discharge date24 May 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 24 September 1915 (gun shot wound, left forearm).

Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HS 'Ascanius', 14 March 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 24 May 1916.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No N61200.
Date of death11 November 1953
Place of burialToowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, BIDDER Samuel

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