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Edward Michael WALL

Regimental number336
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Address34 Morgan Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 4"
Weight111 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Anne Wall, 34 Morgan Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceR.A.N.R.
Enlistment date27 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 January 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Michael and Mary Ann WALL
Discharge date25 May 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 14 January 1917; disembarked Brisbane, 8 March 1917; discharged Brisbane, 25 May 1917.

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

Death attributed to war service.
Date of death6 October 1936
Age at death39
Place of burialToowong Cemetery, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, WALL Edward Michael

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