| Service number | 3154 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: Tasmania, Northdown |
| Death Date | 28/03/1918 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 40th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Rubin Cameron Radford
Description
Private Reuben (Rubin) Cameron Radford (3154, 40th Battalion) was a labourer from Thirlstane, Tasmania. He was killed in action near Heilly, France, on 28 March 1918 during the German Spring Offensive of March - May 1918. Rubin is buried in the Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Peronne, France. Rubin's father wrote that he was 17 years 11 months of age at the time of his death.
Rolls
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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
- 40th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 40th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 31/08/1916 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 10/02/1917 | |
| Date of fate | 28/03/1918 | |
| Date of death | 28/03/1918 |