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Robert PUGH

Regimental number836
Date of birth12 March 1890
Place of birthColac, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
Address393 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.2
Height5' 4.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Gamble, 393 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 October 1914
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A66 Uganda on 2 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Mounted Divisional Train
FateReturned to Australia 10 July 1919
Discharge date12 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 4 June 1915 (gun shot wound, left foot).

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Oxfordshire', 10 July 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 12 October 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No V14597.
Date of death20 October 1958
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria

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