Ernest Charles BOX

Regimental number1624
Place of birthBentleigh, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPastrycook
AddressQueen's Avenue, Oakleigh, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Alfred Box, Queen's Avenue, Oakleigh, Victoria
Enlistment date25 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name60th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/77/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 December 1917
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Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 May 1968