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Frank Boulter RAYE

Regimental number3901
Place of birthYankalilla, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressYankalilla, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.9
Height5' 9.5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, H R Raye, Yankalilla, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 18 months in the Senior Cadets, Victor Harbor.
Enlistment date24 April 1917
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 October 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 September 1919
Discharge date7 December 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 23 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 7 December 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, RAYE Frank Boulter

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