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Harry EXTON

Regimental number1753
Place of birthEssex, England
SchoolSt Mary's School (Catholic), Maldon, England
Age on arrival in Australia19
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMechanic
Address527 Beaufort Street, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Exton, Temple Farm Sutton Road, Prettywell Essex, England
Enlistment date13 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name11th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 19 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 1 August 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death1 August 1915
Age at death25
Place of burialShell Green Cemetery (Plot II, Row G, Grave No. 47), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
62
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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