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Charles John ANSETT

Regimental number11640
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressInglewood, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38.5
Height5' 8.25"
Weight122 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs M Ansett, Inglewood, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 1.5 years in the Voluntary Garrison Artillery; time expired.
Enlistment date24 February 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentMotor Transport Driver
Unit nameSupply Column 3, Army Service Corps 26
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Australian Motor Transport Company
FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Discharge date18 September 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanah', 8 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 18 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Age at death87
SourcesNAA: B2455, ANSETT Charles John

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