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Herbert PHILLIPS

Regimental number2967A
Place of birthBlanco, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressCabarlah, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 6"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinFather, James Phillips, Cabarlah, via Toowoomba, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 January 1916
Place of enlistmentToowoomba, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateDied of wounds 15 December 1916
Place of burialSt. Sever Cemetery Extension (Block O, Plot III, Row N, Grave No. 10), Rouen, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
119
Family/military connectionsBrother: 501 Pte Henry PHILLIPS, 51st Bn, returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, PHILLIPS Herbert

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