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William George ROBINS

Regimental number287
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationRailway employe
AddressCabramatta, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Height6' 2"
Weight202 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs May A Robins, Ferry Street, St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military service2 years Sydney Police. 3 years Cadets (Cleveland A). 3mo Murrunndi Rifle Club Left District
Enlistment date29 August 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name1st Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 February 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date3 March 1921
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 13 February 1917; disembarked Sydney, 10 April 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Rabaul, 3 March 1921.

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

Death attributed to war service.
Date of death1 April 1923
Age at death39
SourcesNAA: B2455, ROBINS William George

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