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AUSTIN, Harold Basil
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 4726, 4726A |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 5 October 1915, Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 45th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Petersham, New South Wales, date not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Petersham, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Crystal Street Public School, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Messines, Belgium, 7 June 1917, age not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Flanders Plot V1, Row C, Grave 32/36 , Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Messines, Flanders, Belgium |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 5 Oct 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Holsworthy, New South Wales | |
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| 8 Mar 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 4726, 3rd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '7' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Star of England embarkation_ship_number: A15 public_note: '' | |
| 8 Mar 1916: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 4726, 3rd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Star of England, Sydney | |
| 7 Jun 1917: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 4726A, 45th Infantry Battalion , --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 4726A awm_unit: 45 Battalion awm_rank: Private awm_died_date: 1917-06-07 | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement 45th Infantry Battalion , Battle for Pozières |
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45 Battalion
Rank - Private
18 April 1916 to hospital - mumps
8 August 1916 wounded in action - gunshot wounds to the face
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Son of Alfred Ernest and Ellen Louisa Austin. Native of Sydney, New South Wales.