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Sidney COVINGTON

Regimental number168
Place of birthPambula, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMotor-driver
Address24 Darley Road, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 8"
Weight141 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Maria Fourter, 24 Darley Road, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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