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William Robert BISHOP

Regimental number2492
Place of birthStawell, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationContractor and engineer
Address'Delhi', Hirst And King Streets, Arncliffe, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation40
Next of kinWife, Mrs. Mary Maud Bishop, Delhi, Hirst And King Streets, Arncliffe, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularEnlisted 11 May 1915 and posted to 3rd Bn, 7th Reinforcements. Taken on strength, 3rd Bn, 5 September 1915. Mortally wounded, 15 November 1915.
FateDied of wounds 16 November 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death16 November 1915
Age at death41
Place of burialAri Burna Cemetery (Row F, Grave No. 18), Anzac, Gallipoli
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
35
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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