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William Wickford POTTER

Regimental number306
Place of birthBudby, Nottinghamshire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 7"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinFather, Thomas Wickford Potter
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Denbighshire Hussars Yeomanry; free discharge.
Enlistment date23 September 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Horse Regiment
FateDied of wounds 3 December 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsName does not appear on Embarkation Roll.
SourcesNAA: B2455, POTTER William Wickford

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