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Charles George THURSTUN

Regimental number477
Place of birthWoodchurch England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressMinston Road, Scottsdale, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation37
Next of kinMother, Mrs A E Thurstun, Minston Road, Scottsdale, Tasmania
Enlistment date5 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAnzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number12/1/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 22 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollTemporary Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1967 Driver Benjamin THURSTON, 5th Divisional Ammunition Column, returned to Australia, 1 August 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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