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Ernest HOLYOAK

Regimental number1944
Place of birthBrisbane Qld
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPainter
AddressMooloolah, North Coast Railway, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs M A Holyoak, Mooloolah, North Coast Railway, Queensland
Enlistment date6 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollQuartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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