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Arthur WILSON

Regimental number2039
Place of birthStockinbingal, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressStockinbingal, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.5
Height5' 5"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Wilson, Stockinbingal, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 March 1916
Place of enlistmentCootamundra, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 23 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2039A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Discharge date18 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit: shrapnel wound, head, penetrating), Sydney, 18 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, WILSON Arthur

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