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Walter Henry COLES

Regimental number2799
Place of birthYork, Western Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm hand
AddressGlen Forrest (late Smiths Mill), Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Jesse Coles, Glen Forrest (late Smiths Mill), Western Australia
Enlistment date31 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 29 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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