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Robert SOMERS

Regimental number141
Place of birthPalmers Island New South Wales
ReligionProtestant
OccupationFarmer
AddressCoraki, Richmond River, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39
Next of kinFather, W Somers, Coraki, Richmond River, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCPL A/SSM
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 29 January 1919
Family/military connectionsCousins: 692 Pte Andrew SUMMERS, 15th Bn, died of disease, 31 October 1918; 2075 Pte John SUMMERS MM, 13th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

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