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Walter Hercules ARNOLD

Regimental number5035
Place of birthInglewood, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressArnolds Bridge, Inglewood, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height6' 0"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs F Cockayrie, Gunbower, via Echuca, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of teeth)
Enlistment date25 January 1916
Place of enlistmentBendigo, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 1 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Discharge date13 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Soudan', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 13 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ARNOLD Walter Hercules

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