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Clement Friend VEITCH

Regimental number6595
Date of birth31 May 1893
Place of birthBalaklava, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressBalaklava, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 10.5"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Veitch, Balaklava, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 May 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Discharge date6 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ormonde', 16 June 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 6 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S76978.
Date of death29 August 1967
Age at death74
Place of burialBalaklava Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, VEITCH Clement Friend

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