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Frank Ernest SIDEBOTTOM

Regimental number1281
Date of birth19 February 1892
Place of birthEuroa, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressKatamatite, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.6
Height5' 4"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Robert Sidebottom, Katamatite, Victoria
Enlistment date20 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 RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 25 March 1919
Discharge date27 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 27 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No V11835.
SourcesNAA: B2455, SIDEBOTTOM Frank Ernest

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