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Arthur Ernest LANCASTER

Regimental number56
Place of birthBula Bula N/A
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationRailway Contractor and Bridge Constructor
AddressWarragul, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinBrother, H Lancaster, Warragul, Victoria
Enlistment date1 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name2nd Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/21/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Family/military connectionsNephew: 3021 Sergeant Harry Victor Charles LANCASTER, 2nd Australian Motor Transport Company, returned to Australia, 12 October 1918.
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Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death16 August 1965
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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