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William Edward COLBORNE

Regimental number1843
Place of birthBiggenden Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMotor driver
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinWilliam Parry Colborne, 'Neigbain', Annie Street, Lockwood, Queensland
Previous military service8th Infantry
Enlistment date10 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name301st (Mechanical Transport), 8th Company, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/98/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Servic Corps Motor Transport
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1918
Date of death4 November 1977
Place of burialClarence Lawn Cemetery

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