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William John COURT

Regimental number538
Place of birthBrougham House, Manchester, England
Other NamesHUME, W H
SchoolBeerwah State School, Queensland
Age on arrival in Australia3
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSleeper hewer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinFriend, H Hume Jun, Beerwah, North Coast Line, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed in the 'English Imperial Army' (details from mother).
Enlistment date25 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 10 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death10 May 1915
Place of burial4th Battalion Parade Ground Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsReal name: William Henry Hampton HUME

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