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Otto John WOLBERS

Regimental number5865
Date of birth18 November 1891
Place of birthNorton Summit, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm hand
AddressNorton Summit, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.4
Height5' 8.25"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mr H Wolbers, Norton Summit, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 April 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 27 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Division Train
FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Discharge date2 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 2 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S74379.
Date of death26 September 1964
Age at death72
SourcesNAA: B2455, WOLBERS Otto John

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