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Albert Charles AISH

Regimental number2291
Date of birth3 June 1892
Place of birthNorwood, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPainter
AddressEllen Street, Nailsworth, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.7
Height5' 9"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Kate Elizabeth Aish, Ellen Street, Nailsworth, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 July 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on 26 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Machine Gun Squadron
FateReturned to Australia 17 May 1919
Discharge date6 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Essex', 17 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 6 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S69455.
Date of death4 November 1973
Age at death81
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, AISH Albert Charles

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