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Francis Charles BRISCOE

Regimental number7456
Place of birthPort Augusta, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation hand
AddressWindora, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.3
Height5' 6.75"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinFather, W Briscoe, Oodnadatta via Hergott Springs, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 February 1917
Place of enlistmentLongreach, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 14 June 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Discharge date17 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Frankfurt), 1 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 17 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BRISCOE Francis Charles

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