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Frederick SWAARK

Regimental number1919
Date of birth5 January 1892
Place of birthDevonport, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Miss Myrtle Swaark, Ligon Lagon Station, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 6"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinSister, Myrtle Swark, Ligon Lagon Station, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 December 1914
Place of enlistmentOaklands, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 January 1916
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Given name Fred
Discharge date28 March 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Kanowna', 28 January 1916' discharged (medically unfit: gastric ulcer), Adelaide, 28/03/1916

Also served in World War II: Service No S212441.
Date of death04091958
Age at death66
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, SWAARK Frederick

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