Ernest Thomas BOND

Regimental number626
Place of birthTruro, South Australia
ReligionCongregational
OccupationFarm hand
AddressTruro, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Caroline R Bond, Truro, South Australia
Enlistment date14 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 9 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 628 Pte Claude Edward BOND, 43rd Bn, killed in action, 4 October 1917; 2384 Pte Reuben John BOND, 51st Bn, returned to Australia, 1 February 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal