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Ernest Augustus LESTER

Regimental number2356
Place of birthSouthampton England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressGPO Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Roseina Lester, 34 Redbridge Hill, Shirley, Southampton, England
Enlistment date17 June 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 30 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Miscellaneous detailsTrue name: Ernest Augustus LESSITER

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