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Cecil Samuel CORNISH

Regimental number2632
Date of birth21 January 1890
Place of birthGlebe, New South Wales
SchoolSydney High School, New South Wales
ReligionCongregational
OccupationClerk
AddressMosman, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, William Cornish, 361 Military Road, Mosman, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

War service: Western Front

Met with an accident, March 1917. After being invalided to various hospitals was given a job at AIF Headquarters, Horseferry Road, London.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 February 1957
Place of burialWoronora Cemetery

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