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Claude Angus NURTON

Regimental number16207
Date of birth25 June 1897
Place of birthVictor Harbor, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMotor driver
AddressHectorville, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.3
Height5' 8.5"
Weight139 lbs
Next of kinFather, H H Nurton, Hectorville, Adelaide, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the 79th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date8 May 1917
Rank on enlistmentMotor Transport Driver
Unit nameMechanical Transport Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Motor Transport Company
FateReturned to Australia 22 August 1919
Discharge date29 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 22 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S212452.
Date of death10 October 1969
Age at death72
Place of burialCheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, SA
SourcesNAA: B2455, NURTON Claude Angus

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