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Private Christopher George Starkey

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Given name
C G
Family name
Starkey
Gender
Male
Service number
3524
Conflicts
First World War, 1914–18
Campaign
Sinai - Palestine 1916 - 1918
Fate
Returned to Australia (RTA)
Fate date
03 October 1918
Additional information
Place of birth
Bootle, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Religion
Anglican or Church of England
Occupation
Farm hand; Hairdresser
Address given on enlistment documents
Menangle NSW 2568
Marital status
Married
Age at embarkation (years)
25
Age at embarkation (months)
2
Next of kin
Wife: Beatrice E M Starkey
Enlistment date
Fri, 3 August 1917
Embarkation details
Sailed from Sydney, NSW on 16 November 1917 on board the troop ship Canberra, as part of the Reinforcements 4th Camel Corps
Rank from Nominal Roll
Trooper
Last held rank
Private
Unit from Nominal Roll
4th Camel Corps
Service
Australian Army
Decorations
British War Medal 1914-20
Veteran Notes/Bio
  • Place of enlistment: Victoria Barracks in Paddington, NSW
  • Unit at end of service: Light Horse
  • Other decorations: Victory Medal

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