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Robert Arthur ELLISTON

Regimental number2658
Place of birthCanterbury, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressCanterbury, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Arthur Elliston, 'Kennington', Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, Victoria
Enlistment date26 August 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1919
Date of death28 April 1969
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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