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Walter James BLEWETT

Regimental number3463
Place of birthBrunswick, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationPacker
Address146 Gold Street, Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 8"
Weight163 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Blewett, Eltham PO, Eltham, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date20 August 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsTrue name: Walter James SMITH
SourcesNAA: B2455, BLEWETT Walter James

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