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Ernest BAHR

Regimental number2147
Date of birth1 March 1893
Place of birthQuorn, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Mrs W. Davison, Kingswood North, near Quorn, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation22.8
Height5' 6.5"
Weight128 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Amy Mary Bahr, c/o Mrs W. Davison, Kingswood North, near Quorn, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 November 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 16 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Discharge date16 November 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 22 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 16 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 October 1983
Age at death90
Place of burialDerrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAHR Ernest

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