Edward James HILL

Regimental number2577
Place of birthHobart Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSawmiller
AddressPort Esperance, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Edward James Hill, Raminea, Port Esperance, Tasmania
Enlistment date5 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 January 1919
Date of death4 May 1965
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery