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Anthony Julian OSCHAR

Regimental number5046
Date of birth18 June 1883
Place of birthWarooka, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressYorketown, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.8
Height5' 6"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Oschar, Yorketown, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 March 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board A45 Bulla on 24 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll5046A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Discharge date13 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 13 May 1918 (gas).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orca', 19 February 1919; discharged, 13 May 1919 (cessation of hostilities).

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death15 March 1975
Age at death91
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, OSCHAR Anthony Julian

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