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William FARRELL

Regimental number211
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriver
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMarion Farrell, Buncle Street, North Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date15 January 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentSaddler
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll656
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 31 August 1918
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 6/1443 Pte John Joseph FARRELL, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, NZEF, killed in action, 1 June 1915; 3486 Pte Patrick Joseph FARRELL, 58th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 March 1919;
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Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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