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Ernest Negus HUMBER

Regimental number2579
Date of birth21 March 1887
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionBaptist
OccupationCook
Address248 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29
Height5' 11"
Weight170 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Kate Humber, 248 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Naval Volunteers; resigned.
Enlistment date7 April 1916
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 17 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll41st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Discharge date19 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 19 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death29 August 1953
Age at death66
SourcesNAA: B2455, HUMBER Ernest Negus

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