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Sidney Herbert YATES

Regimental number21294
Date of birth13 September 1893
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 4"
Weight110 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs R Yates, Woondooma Street, Bundaberg, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 January 1916
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit name9th Field Artillery Brigade, 36th Battery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Discharge date20 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 20 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q156514.
SourcesNAA: B2455, YATES Sidney Herbert

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