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Ralph Victor POTTER

Regimental number3741
Place of birthYongala, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarpenter
AddressYongala, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, B Potter, Yongala, South Australia
Enlistment date29 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT RMS Malwa on 2 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll52nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 August 1917
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 3738 Pte Edward Wilfred POTTER, 52nd bn, killed in action 3-4 September 1916; 3739 Pte Albert Thomas POTTER, 52nd Bn, killed in action, 4 September 1916; 3740 Pte Hurtle Francis Constable POTTER, 52nd Bn, killed in action, 3 September 1916.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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