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Thorpe, Benjamin Allan (2172)

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Place of Birth: Port Melbourne, VIC

Age: 24 years

Enlistment Details: Monday, 27 September 1915 – Melbourne, VIC

Service Number: 2172            view online service record

Address:
Narracan, VIC

Next of Kin:
Eleanor B Thorpe (mother)
Byrne Street
Benalla, VIC

Embarkation Details:
Date: Tuesday, 6 June 1916
Ship: HMAT Wandilla A62
Port: Melbourne, VIC
Unit: 2nd Pioneer Battalion – 3rd Reinforcements

Fate:
RTA: Wednesday, 4 June 1919
Discharged: Sunday, 31 August 1919

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  • Brian Membrey
    Posted September 12, 2016 6.35 pm 0Likes
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    Served Second World War :

    Born 17 September, 1891, enlisted 25 March, 1941, served V91709, Private, 9 Garrison Battalion, locality on enlistment Narracan, Vic, Attested Caulfield, NOK “Nellie”. Discharged 11 March, 1942

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