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William Finbar Nunan

Regimental number3290
Date of birth16 November 1891
Place of birthArmadale, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressPuckle Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.8
Height5' 8.75"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, James Nunan, Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 September 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 4 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 September 1919
Discharge date4 December 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 9 August 1918 (gun shot wound, legs).

Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 29 May 1919; discharged to Depot, 31 May 1919; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 34 days.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 3 September 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 4 December 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q210179.
Date of death24 September 1980
Age at death88
SourcesNAA: B2455, Nunan William Finbar

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