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William Alfred ROBERTS

Regimental number7346.
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressMajor's Creek, Braidwood, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs C Hall, Major's Creek, Braidwood, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 January 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 24th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 10 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Commemorated in St Stephen's Anglican Church, Major's Creek, New South Wales. Roll of Intercession in the church reads: 'The Prayers of Parishioners are asked for the following Soldiers who are serving their God, King, and Country in the World War against Germany's Aggression, Tyranny, and Frightfulness.'
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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