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Frederick WOELLNER

Regimental number3654
Date of birth12 June 1893
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDriver
AddressThorney Road, Fairfield, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.4
Height5' 1"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinSister, Miss I S Woellner, Thorney Road, Fairfield, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of insufficient chest measurement)
Enlistment date17 October 1915
Place of enlistmentHolsworthy, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 12 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 November 1916
Discharge date25 April 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 22-25 July 1916 (multiple gun shot wounds).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 12 November 1916; discharged, Sydney (medically unfit), 25 April 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N75835.
SourcesNAA: B2455, WOELLNER Frederick

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