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William George WILLATS

Regimental number1005
Place of birthKingston On Thames England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrician
AddressMansfield, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, George A Willats, Mansfield, Victoria
Enlistment date29 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll4443
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 9 March 1919
Other details

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

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