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Arnold BLACKA

Regimental number3720
Place of birthCobargo New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressCobargo, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, W Blacka, Fairfield, Cobargo, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll54th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3719 Pte William Myles BLACKA, 56th Bn, returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 September 1962
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium

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