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Munckton, Robert (Bob) (1896–1915)

Robert Munckton, n.d.

Robert Munckton, n.d.

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Private Robert Munckton, reported missing between August 6 and 12, was 20 years of age, and a son of Mrs. Munckton, of Dubbo. He joined the forces four days after the war broke out, and was at the first landing of the Australian troops at Gallipoli. Prior to enlisting he was attending All Saints' College at Bathurst.

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'Munckton, Robert (Bob) (1896–1915)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/munckton-robert-bob-13956/text24857, accessed 6 June 2023.

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Robert Munckton, n.d.

Robert Munckton, n.d.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1896
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

Death

August, 1915 (aged ~ 19)
Gallipoli, Turkey

Cause of Death

killed in action

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Education
Occupation
Military Service