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William Henry CHAMBERS

Regimental number22791
Date of birth29 October 1877
Place of birthNewcastle, New South Wales
SchoolNewcastle School, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGuard
Address11 Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinWife, Mrs E M Chambers, 11 Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales
Previous military serviceService in the South African War
Enlistment date12 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3 Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 10 May 1919
Discharge date--/08/1919
Other detailsService in France. Participated in nearly all engagements with unit until hostilities ceased.

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