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Baird Kelso ROSS

Regimental number6895
Date of birth28 December 1958
Place of birthHarrow, Victoria
OccupationBuilder
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation44.5
Height6'
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinElizabeth Ross, PO, Douglas, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 February 1917
Place of enlistmentHorsham, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion 19th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917
FateReturned to Australia 10 January 1918
Discharge date9 April 1918
Other details

War service: England

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Corinthic', 10 January 1918; discharged (over-age), Melbourne. 9 April 1918.

Medal: British War Medal
Date of death29 February 1936
Age at death76
Place of burialHarrow Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, ROSS Baird Kelso

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