| Regimental number | 7359 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter and signwriter |
| Address | East Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29.5 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs F M Aitken, Victoria Avenue, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Pakeha', 6 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment),Perth, 24 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W28531. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AITKEN Eric Edwin |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
