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Robert WHITLA

Regimental number2774
Place of birthBendigo Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationDraper
AddressRochester, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, William Thomas Whitla, Swan Hill, Victoria
Previous military service68th Infantry
Enlistment date26 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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