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Ernest Charles NATION

Regimental number2201
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
Address215 Carrington Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Nation, 215 Carrington Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date4 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 23 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 February 1918
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  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

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

Date of death16 December 1938 Adelaide, South Australia
Age at death58
Place of burialAIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia

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