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Private Harry Aldewin Colless

Commemorated at
Given name
H
Family name
Colless
Service number
2884
Additional information
Gender
M
Rank (legacy)
Private
Unit at embarkation
59th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
Service (legacy)
AIF
Conflicts
World War 1
Fate
Returned to Australia 20 December 1917
Veteran Notes/Bio

Harry Aldewin COLLESS

Regimental number 2884

Place of birth Walgett New South Wales

Religion Church of England

Occupation Farmer

Address Johnson Dale, Robertson, New South Wales

Marital status Married

Age at embarkation 32

Next of kin Wife, Mrs Olive Pearl Colless, Johnson Dale, Robertson, New South Wales

Enlistment date 15 September 1916

Rank on enlistment Private

Unit name 59th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement

AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/76/4

Embarkation details Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Africon 3 November 1916

Rank from Nominal Roll Private

Unit from Nominal Roll 59th Battalion

Fate Returned to Australia 20 December 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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