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William COX

Regimental number1961
Place of birthParkham Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressUlverstone, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, John Cox, Forth, Tasmania
Enlistment date3 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 8 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 5 December 1918

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: 24 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919

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