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Lieutenant RICHARD CORNISH

Regiment & Unit/Ship

Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

29th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 29 April 1918

Buried or commemorated at

VIGNACOURT BRITISH CEMETERY

I. C. 15.

France

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  • Country of Service Australian
  • Awards Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Additional Info Son of Richard Cornish and Mary Ann Cornish, of 6, Stanley Rd., South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. Born Ballarat East.
  • Personal Inscription SLEEP ON BELOVED SLEEP AND TAKE THY REST
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Buried or commemorated at

VIGNACOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Somme France
Number of casualties: 586
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