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Albert John YATES

Regimental number418
Place of birthSingleton, New South Wales
SchoolCodrington State School, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm Labourer
AddressShannon Brook, Casino, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J Yates, Shannon Brook, Casino, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularDied at sea on the Steamer ['Persic']
FateDied of disease 16 January 1915
Age at death from cemetery records21 years 6 months
Place of burialAt sea
Commemoration detailsChatby Memorial, Alexandria, Egypt
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
5
Family/military connectionsFive unspecified cousins killed in action.
Other detailsMedal: British War Medal

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