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John Reginald ARTHUR

Regimental number2089
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTelephone mechanic
Addressc/o Mrs E C Cottle, Eighth Street, Pirie West, Port Pirie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.2
Height5' 9.5"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs L Arthur, 5 Kingswood Avenue, Queen's Park, London, N W, England
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Territorial Force, England; 1.5 years in the Australian Field Artillery: in both cases left the district.
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentBombardier
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Military District 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board TRANSPORT A7 Medic on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollArmy Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 2 April 1919
Discharge date8 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 2 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 8 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ARTHUR John Reginald

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