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Edwin HARRIP

Regimental number9628
Place of birthLucindale, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressParilla, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Height6' 2.5"
Weight158 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Harrip, Parilla, South Australia
Previous military serviceMember for 2 years, Rifle Defence Club; still a member at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date17 February 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name11th Field Company Engineers, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/30/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Outer Harbour, South Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 31 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Discharge date24 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 27 April 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 8 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 24 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HARRIP Edwin

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