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William Henry CANNING

Regimental number969
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressHeyfield, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Enlistment date10 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 22 May 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 26 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
FateDischarged 24 November 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Date of death24 February 1966

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