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Bramwell ATHERTON

Regimental number2369
Place of birthDunolly, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressModel Farm, Dunolly, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.2
Height5' 6.75"
Weight123 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr William Roy Atherton, Sutherland, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date20 June 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name57th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/74/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 September 1917
Discharge date3 December 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 27 September 1917 (under-age personnel); discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 3 December 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ATHERTON Bramwell

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