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William Charles REED

Regimental number5957
Place of birthTerowie, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressTerowie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.9
Height6' 1"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinSister, Miss Edith Reed, Terowie, South Australia
Enlistment date5 January 1915
Place of enlistmentOaklands, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameLight Horse Brigade Train 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/102/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 26 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll5954
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 10 April 1919
Discharge date26 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 10 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 26 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, REED William Charles

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