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George William Melrose REECE

Regimental number52891
Date of birth4 October 1884
Place of birthMelrose, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Address24 Cambridge Terrace, Unley, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 7"
Weight182 lbs
Next of kinWife, Olive Thamsin Reece, Ningana Avenue, Kings Park, South Australia
Enlistment date25 February 1918
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 2 August 1919
Discharge date26 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Delta', 2 August 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 31 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 26 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, REECE George William Melrose

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