Ernest Edward BLACK

Regimental number3873
Place of birthPortarlington, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressNorthcote, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinWife, Mrs E E Black, Thornbury PO, Thornbury, Victoria
Enlistment date25 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameNo 4 Tunnelling Company and 1st Reinforcements (May 1916)
AWM Embarkation Roll number16/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 25 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Tunnelling Company
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)