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Arthur William OLIVE

Regimental number275
Place of birthCasino, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCarter
AddressCasino, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 7.5"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Olive, Casino, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in Senior Cadets
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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