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Robert Mawson ARMSTRONG

Regimental number4
Place of birthSunderland, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressMenerambi, Kingaroy Line, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Height5' 9.25"
Next of kinWife, Mrs R M Armstrong, c/o Mrs W E Wilson, Howlong Road, Chiltern, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in Northumberland Hussars.
Enlistment date23 February 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Other details

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

Miscellaneous detailsAddress incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Menerambi, Queensland.
SourcesNAA: B2455, ARMSTRONG Robert Mawson

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