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Richard Alfred Percival WILLIS

Regimental number6852
Place of birthQuorn, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPacker
AddressWoolshed Flat via Saltia, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 8.5"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs A E Willis, Woolshed Flat via Saltia, South Australia
Enlistment date12 October 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 7 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Discharge date12 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 12 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, WILLIS Richard Alfred Percival

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