Ernest MAFFESONI

Regimental number419
Place of birthChiltern Valley, Victoria
SchoolChiltern Valley State School, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
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Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, John Maffesoni, Chiltern Valley, Victoria
Enlistment date19 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularHe was a champion footballer and general athlete.
FateKilled in Action 7 August 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death24
Place of burialEmbarkation Pier Cemetery (Special Memorial C. 55), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
70
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Dominica Gervasini MAFFESONI. Native of Chiltern Valley, Victoria
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal