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Arnold QUARTERMAINE

Regimental number2397
Date of birth15 May 1894
Place of birthMayfield, Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm hand
AddressWagin PO, Wagin, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.8
Height5' 10.75"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinFather, Arthur Quartermaine, Wagin, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 February 1916
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A52 Surada on 16 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 6 January 1919
Discharge date5 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Demosthenes', 26 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: chronic ulcer, hand), Perth, 5 April 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W73478
Date of death5 October 1981
Age at death87
SourcesNAA: B2455, QUARTERMAINE Arnold

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