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Austin Lancelot D'ARCY

Regimental number2806
Date of birth18 December 1895
Place of birthGunyidi, Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressGunyidi, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 9.5"
Weight192 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Alyce Murray, cnr Killarney and Murray Streets, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Enlistment date26 September 1916
Place of enlistmentGeraldton, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 29 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll44th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 January 1920
Discharge date10 September 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Cap Verde', 5 January 1920; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 10 September 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W71252
SourcesNAA: B2455, D'ARCY Austin Lancelot

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