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Andrew Patrick DAVOREN

Regimental number16394
Date of birth29 November 1892
Place of birthEudunda, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk (S A R)
AddressEudunda, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.6
Height5' 8"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Augusta Davoren, 52 Danby Street, Torrensville, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (Previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth)
Enlistment date3 July 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name5th Divisional Signal Company (Engineers), 8th Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/15/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 16 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date3 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orontes', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 3 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Died as a result of work-place accident
Date of death23 July 1943
Age at death50
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, DAVOREN Andrew Patrick

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