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Charles DOMANDER

Regimental number2408
Place of birthFinland
ReligionLutheran
OccupationFisherman
AddressAdelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation43
Height5' 5.25"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinFriend, James Jenkins, Birkenhead, Port Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 28 August 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2408A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Discharge date29 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked from Adelaide, 28 August 1916; disembarked Plymouth, 11 October 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 28 December 1916; taken on strength, 48th Bn, 6 February 1917.

On leave to England, 25 January 1918; rejoined unit, 19 February 1918. On leave, 6-20 February 1919.

Marched out to England for return to Australia, 15 April 1919; marched into No. 4 Group, Hurdcott, 16 April 1919.

Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 15 July 1919; discharged, 29 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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