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Albert WHILES

Regimental number1001
Place of birthJunee, New South Wales
SchoolJunee Public School, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressJunee Reefs, Junee, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Frederick Whiles, Junee Reefs, Junee, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll19th Battalion
FateDied of disease 10 July 1915
Age at death19
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsChatby Memorial, Alexandria, Egypt
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
90
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1000 Pte Frederick WHILES, 19th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 February 1916.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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