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Arthur Livingstone TELFORD

Regimental number1970
Place of birthKaitangata, New Zealand
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.6
Height5' 4"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Alexander Telford, Kaitangato, Otago, New Zealand
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Postal Corps
FateReturned to Australia 29 May 1919
Discharge date4 November 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Rio Negro', 29 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 4 November 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 June 1971
Age at death78
Place of burialSpringvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, TELFORD Arthur Livingstone

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