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Edward James SHIELS

Regimental number3848
Place of birthMalmsbury Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
AddressBendigo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinCousin, Mrs M Hall, Dremler Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date19 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 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 Roll5th Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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