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Samuel DUNLOP

Regimental number5007
Place of birthGlarryford, Ireland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationAgent
AddressTerang , Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38
Height5' 5.75"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinBrother, William Dunlop, Glannyford, Co Antrim, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil. Previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth.
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Place of enlistmentWarrnambool, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 3 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 February 1919
Discharge date8 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Melbourne, 3 July 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 2 September 1916.

Proceeded overseas to France, 12 November 1916; joined 21st Bn, in the field, 22 November 1916.

Admitted to 56th Casualty Clearing Station, 16 April 1916 (chronic rheumatism); transferred to 8th Australian Field Ambulance, 4 May 1917; to Divisional rest Station, 4 May 1917; rejoined Bn, 15 May 1917.

Proceeded to England from Belgium on leave, 26 12 1917; rejoined Bn, 10 January 1918.

Admitted to No 6 Australian Field Ambulance, 5 August 1918 (not yet diagnosed, gas); discharged to duty same day (bronchitis).

Transferred to 24th Bn, 13 October 1918.

On leave to United Kingdom, 21 November 1918; admitted to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 28 November 1918; discharged to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 30 November 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Lancashire', 7 February 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 31 March 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 8 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death25 February 1938
SourcesNAA: B2455, DUNLOP Samuel

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