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Mark PORTER

Regimental number1693
Place of birthQuorn, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFireman, SA Railways
AddressTerowie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.5
Height5' 7.75"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emma Louisa Porter, Quorn, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 April 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 9 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Discharge date14 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, PORTER Mark

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