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Robert Eric COX

Regimental number2556
Place of birthDungog, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressMain Creek, Dungog, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.3
Height5' 5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, Robert Michael Cox, Main Creek, Dungog, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 July 1916
Place of enlistmentNewcastle, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Discharge date18 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 18 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 August 1977
Age at death87
Place of burialDungog Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, COX Robert Eric

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