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Robert WHITE

Regimental number2078
Place of birthWallaroo, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressOrroroo, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.8
Height5' 9.25"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs. Lilian Buck, Burtle Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date5 October 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 10 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date19 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death9 October 1962
Age at death67
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, WHITE Robert

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