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Peter Scott COBB

Regimental number2645
Date of birth10 October 1891
Place of birthBundaberg, Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressMurgon, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.5
Height5' 11"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinW A Cobb, Murgon, Queensland
Previous military serviceMember, Cloyna Rifle Club
Enlistment date29 March 1915
Place of enlistmentWondai, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name4th Light Horse Field Ambulance
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date17 July 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 15 April 1918 (nursing duties); discharged, Melbourne, 17 July 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Alsoserved in World War II: Service No Q209794.
Date of death22 September 1967
Age at death75
Place of burialQueensland Garden of Remembrance, Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, COBB Peter Scott

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