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Edward James MAGINN

Regimental number1676
Place of birthNeerin South Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationButcher
AddressNeerim South, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinGrandparent, Mrs Julia Gleeson, Neerim South, Victoria
Enlistment date21 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1919
Medals

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91
Date: 23 July 1919

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, Croix de Guerre, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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