Edward William READFORD

Regimental number77
Place of birthWarren New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSoldier
AddressVictoria Barracks, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMrs A E Brierly, Clovelly Road, Homebush, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Silver Medal (Serbia)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Date of death13 March 1971