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Edward GILCHRIST

Regimental number2342
Place of birthAdamstown New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWharf labourer
AddressGipp Street, Carrington, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, William Gilchrist, Gipp Street, Carrington, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 11 March 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2342C
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2343 Pte Richard GILCHRIST MM, 30th Bn, returned to Australia, 22 May 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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