| Service number | 2668 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 10/04/1899 |
| Birth Place | Australia: South Australia, Unley |
| Death Date | 04/09/1916 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Units |
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| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private William John Platt
Description
Private William John Platt (2668, 50th Battalion) was born in Unley, SA, on 10 April 1899. He was working as a driver when he enlisted in April 1915. William was reported missing in action on 4 September 1916 after the battle of Mouquet Farm, and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. He was 17 years 5 months of age at the time of his death.
Rolls
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 50th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 50th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 50th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 10/04/1899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 02/09/1915 | |
| Date of enlistment | 27/04/1915 | |
| Date of fate | 04/09/1916 | |
| Date of death | 04/09/1916 |