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William Robert DAVEY

Regimental number2613
Place of birthMorewell, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDental assistant
AddressMorwell, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Charles Davey, Morwell, Victoria
Enlistment date2 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 4 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 2838 Pte Colin DAVEY, 1st Division Headquarters, returned to Australia, 22 July 1917; 3475 Pte Reginald Raglan DAVEY, 8th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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