Richard BOLGER

Regimental number1205
Place of birthCaulfield, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHorse trainer
AddressRuby Villa, Balaclava Road, Caulfield, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 2.75"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Minnie Rogerson, Drummond Street, Carlton, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date22 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Discharge date19 July 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 15 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit: debility), Melbourne, 19 July 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death29 July 1961
Age at death83
Place of burialBrighton Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, BOLGER Richard