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ABBOTT, George Herbert

(Pte) George Herbert Abbott

Private George Herbert Abbott 2244, a Wunderlich fitter from Penny Street, Exeter, South Australia, prior to enlistment 24 January 1916 aged 20, he embarked with the 9th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 28 April 1916

Regimental number 2244
Place of birth Horsham, Victoria
Religion Methodist
Occupation Wunderlich fitter
Address Penny Street, Exeter, South Australia
Marital status Single
Age at embarkation 20
Next of kin Mother, Mrs Lydia Abbott, Penny Street, Exeter, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date 24-Jan-16
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll 24-Jan-16
Place of enlistment Adelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistment Private
Unit name 9th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number 10/14/4
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 28 April 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll Private
Unit from Nominal Roll 9th Light Horse Regiment
Fate Returned to Australia 10 July 1919
Other details Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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