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Edward BOLAND

Regimental number372
Place of birthGrenfell, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationShearer
AddressPO, Nyngan, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 9.75"
Weight153 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Boland, PO, Nyngan, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth)
Enlistment date3 February 1916
Place of enlistmentCasula, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAnzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number12/1/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A46 Clan Mcgillivray on 3 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Discharge date12 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May `1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 19 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BOLAND Edward

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