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Rupert George BONIFACE

Regimental number1795
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTimber packer
Address19 Canning Street, North Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Edith Boniface, 19 Canning Street, North Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date7 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 November 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 September 1955
Place of burialCarlton Cemetery

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