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Jack ROBERSON

Regimental number2129
Place of birthCooma New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCoach-driver
AddressCommissioner Street, Cooma, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 6"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emma Dowkings, Commissioner Street, Cooma, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed in the Cadets for 3 years. Previously rejected at Nowra, '18 months ago', for enlistment in the AIF 'thro having a bad leg'.
Enlistment date25 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll67728
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Mounted Division Train
FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1919
Discharge date26 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Private Roberson originally enlisted 25 April 1916, and embarked with the regimental number 2129, with the 35th Battalion, B compang.

He served in France, and was discharged due to medical unfitness on 1 November 1917, returning to Australia per HMAT 'Demosthenes'.

He re-enlisted in the AIF,and was given the regimental number 64728, with the 37 Company Australian Mounted Divisional Train.

The company embarked from Sydney, 16 October 1918, on board HT 'Malta'; arrived Suez, 22 November 1918.

After serving in Egypt, he was returned to Australia on the 'Dundee Castle', embarking at Suez 18 July 1919, and disembarking on 30 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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