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Keith RENOUF

Regimental number289
Place of birthJersey, England
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressG.P.O., Townsville, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 9"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Renouf, 45 Don Street, Jersey, England
Previous military serviceServed in Jersey, Militia
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 October 1915
Place of enlistmentEnoggera, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Private RENOUF conducted himself with great daring during the occupation, and afterwards helped Corporal DRINKWATER back with the body of Sergeant ERICKSON. He also captured several articles of equipment as well as a rifle and revolver.'

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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