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Albert Edward WRIGHT

Regimental number7847
Place of birthTombong, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSalesman
AddressTombong, via Delegate, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Height5' 11"
Weight178 lbs
Next of kinFather, A H Wright, Tombong, via Delegate, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 June 1917
Place of enlistmentBombala, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 28 February 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 March 1920
Discharge date14 June 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Zealandic', 27 March 1920; disembarked Sydney, 14 May 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 14 June 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, WRIGHT Albert Edward

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