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Oscar Frederick ZANKER

Regimental number1514
Place of birthFreeling South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationEngine driver
AddressMrs J E John, Maitland, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs J E John, Maitland, South Australia
Enlistment date2 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 December 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death16 June 1972

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