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William Eric WEBER

Regimental number3899
Date of birth7 May 1899
Place of birthPenong, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCaretaker
AddressBorrika, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.2
Height5' 6.5"
Weight124 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jane Collard Weber, Borrika, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date29 July 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Discharge date3 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 3 June 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S212369.
Date of death5 March 1976
Place of burialDerrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, WEBER William Eric

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