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Ralph ELKINGTON

Regimental number2609
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressSydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, W Elkington, Box 1182, GPO, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date15 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll6377
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 June 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death25 May 1972
Age at death78
Place of burialWest Wyalong Cemetery, New South Wales

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