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William James BURGESS

Regimental number2000
Place of birthAdaminaby New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDrover
AddressHumula, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, C. Burgess, Humula, via Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Enlistment date20 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 3 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 18 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1999 Pte Thomas BURGESS, 5th Divisional Ammunition Column, returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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