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Michael John BRABSTON

Regimental number4985
Date of birth1 May 1886
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriver
AddressHero of Waterloo Hotel, Miller's Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33.4
Height5' 11"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs E Power, 17 George Street, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date31 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 January 1916
Place of enlistmentCasula, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 5 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Trench Mortar Battery
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Discharge date11 September 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Darwin', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 11 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q55108.
SourcesNAA: B2455, BRABSTON Michael John

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