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William Francis FANNING

Regimental number3513
Place of birthGeelong Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTelephonist
Address Mrs Hannah Fanning, 1 Britannia Street, West Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, J C Fanning, 1 Britannia Street, West Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date16 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Artillery
FateReturned to Australia 8 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 61141 Pte Victor John FANNING, 6th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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