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Arthur Leonard ROOTES

Regimental number7032
Place of birthWallendbeen New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine cleaner
AddressBethungra, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, J.J. Rootes, Bethungra, New South Wales
Enlistment date16 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 June 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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