Harry Savage

Submitted by Mt Kembla Minin... on Tue, 25/10/2016 - 15:18
First Name: 
Harry
Last Name: 
Savage
Date of Birth: 
Tuesday, July 12, 1887
Mother's Name: 
Mary Savage nee Skelding
Father's Name: 
Robert Savage
Date Enlisted: 
Monday, October 29, 1917
Rank at Enlistment: 
Private
Rank at Discharge: 
Private
Unit: 
4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company
Awards: 
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Details: 

Harry Savage (Service No 2282) was born in Bromsgrove, England. He immigrated to Australia in 1913.

When Harry enlisted he was single, 30 years of age, lived in Thirroul N.S.W and his occupation was listed as signalman.

His brother Albert was listed as his next of kin. Harry embarked from Melbourne, Victoia on HMAT A15, The Port Sydney, with the 1917 reinforcements on 9th November 1917.

He arrived in England on 4th January 1918 and joined 4th Broad Gauge Railway in France on 1st March 1918.

Harry saw service on the Western Front and returned to Australia on 1 July 1919.

Harry was discharged on 10th September 1919.

Sources: 
NAA: B2455, SAVAGE HARRY

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