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William Larkin

Corporal

1st Machine Gun Company

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Deltoides
  • Planted By: Miss C. Martin
  • Plaque: 2876

Additional Info

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Biography

William Leo Larkin enlisted in Melbourne, Victoria at the age of 18 on the 7th of March 1915. He had been born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Soldier. He volunteered and was stationed with the 1st Machine Gun Company, 13th Reinforcement later transferring to the 39th Battalion with the Regimental number 733. He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 21st of June 1920. Tree No. 2876.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour