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Albert Wilhelm DONHARDT

Regimental number2588
Date of birth9 October 1885
Place of birthTruro, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressCleve, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30.4
Height5' 10.5"
Weight179 lbs
Next of kinFather, Charles Donhardt, Truro, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected on account of teeth)
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 January 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Discharge date12 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 26 July 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 12 August 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 April 1955
Age at death59
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, DONHARDT Albert Wilhelm

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