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Frank RICHARDS

Regimental number1718
Place of birthShrewsbury England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGroom
Address'Noorendoo', Dunkeld, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, George Richards, 'Talisker', Merino, Victoria
Enlistment date19 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5099 George Albert RICHARDS, 29th Bn, died of wounds, 21 December 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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