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Fins Albert NYBLOM

Regimental number1891
Place of birthBromaru, Finland
Other NamesFrans Albert
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSailor
AddressMelbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.10
Height5' 10.75"
Weight155 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Eva Soderlund, Norrstrand, Bromaro, Finland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date29 February 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name38th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/55/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on 16 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll38th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 January 1919
Discharge date11 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Reported missing, 1 January 1917, then reported Prisoner of War.

Repartiated from Germany, arrived England, 15 December 1918.

Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Khyber', 31 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 11 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No V353219.
Date of death7 September 1955
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, NYBLOM Fins Albert

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