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Lambert George SAMPSON

Regimental number51855
Date of birth2 October 1896
Place of birthYankalilla, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressYankalilla, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.7
Height5' 9.75"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinFather, W H Sampson, Yankalilla, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 April 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameSouth Australian Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 1 May 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Motor Transport Company
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Discharge date17 December 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devon', 8 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment0, Adelaide, 17 December 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 May 1955
Age at death58
Place of burialYankalilla Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, SAMPSON Lambert George

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