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William Herbert COLLYER

Regimental number3708
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressRokewood Junction via Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, David Henry Collyer, Rokewood Junction via Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date27 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Recommendation date: 27 February 1918

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 11 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1915-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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