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Mark ATTENBOROUGH

Regimental number3981
Place of birthMypolonga, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o W H Whittenden, Stockinbingal, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation44.2
Height5' 7"
Weight178 lbs
Next of kinDaughter, L Attenborough, The Rock, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 September 1915
Place of enlistmentHolsworthy, New South wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Discharge date29 October 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit: symphatic obstruction, right leg), Sydney, 29 October 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ATTENBOROUGH Mark

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