Ernest William GAY

Regimental number4213
Place of birthSouth Melbourne Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMachinist
AddressGraham Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinWife, Mrs E Gay, Graham Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date31 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 29 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919