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Edward James PIGGOTT

Regimental number2436
Place of birthAustralind Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressAustralind near Bunbury, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, W J Piggott, Australind near Bunbury, Western Australia
Enlistment date11 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia
Other details

Took park in action at Gallipoli Peninsula where he was wounded and admitted to the 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station on 6 September 1915. Transferred to Imbros. Admitted to 25th Casualty Clearing Station. Transferred to Base at Alexandria on 8 September 1915

Returned to Australia to recouperate

Re-enlisted in the 28th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement, Regimental No. R2436, sailing from Fremantle per HMAT A28 'Miltiades' on 7 August 1916, disembarking 25 September 1916

War Service: Gallipoli, France
Date of death21 May 1966
Age at death71

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