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Gunner

Harold Simons

Service Number 28896
Military Unit Australian Infantry (AIF)
Date of birth Unknown
Date of Death 29 Jan 1920 (30 Years Old)
Place of Birth Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies He was a fuelman.
Family History

He was the son of Elizabeth Simons of 3 Elm Avenue, Park Road, Carlton, Nottingham. He emigrated to Australia aged 23.

Military History

1st Australian Field Artillery He enlisted 17/5/1916 at Sydney New South Wales standing 5'6" and weighing 160lbs. The unit embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916. He commenced returning to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas' 31 May 1919 and disembarked Sydney 12 July 1919. He died from the effects of gas before discharge.

Extra Information

Rookwood Necropolis Sydney Grave Reference: Ind. H 1497 (GRM/2*) He is also commemorated on a plaque in the Garden of Remembrance New South Wales

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