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MANSON, Roy Morris

(Pte) Roy Morris Manson

Private Roy Morris Manson 2399, a Labourer from Close Street, Semaphore, South Australia, prior to enlistment 23 June 1915 aged 24, he embarked with the 27th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 13 October 1915.

Regimental number 2399
Religion Church of England
Occupation Labourer
Address Close Street, Sandwell, Semaphore, South Australia
Marital status Single
Age at embarkation 24
Next of kin Mother, Mrs Susannah Manson, Close Street, Sandwell, Semaphore, South Australia
Enlistment date 23-Jun-15
Rank on enlistment Private
Unit name 27th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/44/2
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 13 October 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll Private
Unit from Nominal Roll 27th Battalion
Fate Returned to Australia 27 April 1919

 

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