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Harry WORTHINGTON

Date of birth5 December 1885
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationVeterinary surgeon
AddressHare Street, Echuca, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMrs J C Young, 'Revils,' Kambrook Road, Caulfield, Victoria
Enlistment date11 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentCaptain (Veterinary Officer)
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Veterinary Corps
Promotions

Major


Unit: OC 8th Mobile Veterinary Section Australian Mounted Division
Promotion date: 16 April 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Family/military connectionsCousin: 6340 Pte Warren Hulme HAY, 23rd Bn, killed in action, 7 August 1918.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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