Rupert Russell CHIVERS

Regimental number4465
Place of birthBothwell, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBothwell, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Mr J T Chivers, Bothwell, Tasmania
Enlistment date12 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5668 Pte Victor Norman CHIVERS, 40th Bn, returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal