Robert Bushby

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 24 May 1917, Sydney, Australia; In military medical history, Robert Bushby's "trade or occupation" is described as Bridge Inspector. This was also shown on his Application to Enlist in the Australian Imperial Force (same date). In a subsequent medical report dated 28 Aug 1917: "No disability, never remembers being ill, never has colds and is confident he could carry out all work. A little shortwinded on heavy exertion. Claims to be skilled at mining, all railway works, bridge building, etc. Has always been teetotal and does not smoke." On this examination his former trade is shown as "overseer of railway works."
• Physical Description: 25 Feb 1918, Victoria Barracks, New South Wales; Age: 59 years 8 months Height: 5 feet 9.75 inches Weight: 166 pounds Chest measurement: 35.5 - 40.5 inches Complexion: Medium Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown Religious Denomination: Cong.
• Military Service: 25 Feb 1918; Full service records can be downloaded in PDF file (below) - from the National Archives of Australia. Regimental Number: 1280 Religion: Congregational Occupation: Clerk of Works Marital status: Married Rank on enlistment: 25 Feb 1918 Unit name: Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, Army Medical Corps AWM Embarkation Roll Number: 23/112/5
• Residence: 25 Feb 1918, Glebe, N.S.W., Australia; Address:
  36 Toxteth Road
  Glebe
  Sydney, New South Wales
  Australia

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Buried:
Died at age 87 at Willandra Private Hospital, late of 11 allace Street, Marrickville. Informant on death certificate: Raymond Dodd, nephew (Robert's brother Walter's daughter's husband)

Robert married Amy Elizabeth Hayton about 1914 in Sydney, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Martha Johnson about 1890 in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Death BDM: 35183/1965 BUSHBY GRAHAM ROBERT MARTHA GOSFORD