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William Raymond BILSON

Regimental number5973
Place of birthSheffield, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressMirboo North, Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs M Bilson, Woorayl PO, Dumbalk, Victoria
Enlistment date22 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollMachine Gun Corps Details
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 12 February 1918

FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120
Date: 7 August 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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