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John ATKINS

Regimental number5923
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressPlympton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 7"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs P Ryan, Plympton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 December 1914
Place of enlistmentOaklands, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameLight Horse Brigade Train 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/102/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 26 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll8808
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Divisional Train
FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

SourcesNAA: B2455, ATKINS John

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