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William PHILLIPS

Regimental number304
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
Address33 Dalwood Street, Camberwell, London, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, Mr Phillips, 33 Dalwood Street, Camberwell, London, England
Enlistment date7 March 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, England
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For conspicuous work during the advance from Grevillers being one of a daylight patrol to enter the enemy trench under rear line sniping. Also gained information regarding the evacuation of Sapignies.'
Recommendation date: 23 March 1917

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Date of death3 June 1918
Age at death from cemetery records31
Place of burialVignacourt British Cemetery (Plot III, Row B, Grave No. 16), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
89
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Charles and Mary PHILLIPS, 1 Wells Place, Dalewood Street, Camberwell, London

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