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Gerald POWER

Regimental number236
Place of birthColac Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Address32 Corio Street, Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary Power, 32 Corio Street, Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1915
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 2244 Pte Geoffrey Joseph POWER, 46th Bn, killed in action, 31 March 1918; 43A Sergeant George POWER, 60th Bn, killed in action, 19 July 1916.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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