Edward William GATES

Regimental number10957
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPainter
Address178 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, J Gates, 178 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date15 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 31 August 1916