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Edward ABELSKAEN

Regimental number96
Date of birth1889
Place of birthRiga [Latvia], Russia
Other NamesABELSCALN
ReligionUnitarian
OccupationSailor
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, Jacob Abelskaen, Lippland, Yaim Gulleenes, Kaimios, Russia
Enlistment date4 January 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters and Machine Gun Section
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Unit from Nominal RollArmy Provost Corps
FateDischarged 23 December 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'5th October, 1917 - This N.C.O. was controlling the Traffic on the BELLEWAARDE Plank Road. On the day in question the road was blocked by shell crater - in consequence a great deal of through traffic for WESTHOEK was held up. This N.C.O. at once to the assistance of the engineering party and through his energy, coolness, and example materially assisted in clearing the road. Throughout the time the road was being heavily shelled. (See also memo from C.R.O. 1st ANZAC Corps Troops)'.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

Discharge date23 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Discharged in London, 23 December 1919, to return to Latvia.
SourcesNAA: B2455, ABELSKAEN Edward

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