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Henry SHARMAN

Regimental number2673
Place of birthKulpara, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressBute, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.6
Height5' 6"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Sharman, Bute, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected on account of hernia)
Enlistment date2 August 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Discharge date16 October 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 56183 Pte Arthur Harold SHARMAN, Australian Infantry Base Depot, returned to Australia, 22 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 22 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 16 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 June 1981
Age at death91
Place of burialBute Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, SHARMAN Henry

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