Eric Robert WHITTLES

Regimental number2011
Place of birthLancaster England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressArmadale, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinWife, Mrs Lena Emma Whittles, 'Larnette', Glassford Street, Armadale, Victoria
Enlistment date7 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name46th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/63/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II as VX84988, Headquarters, 2nd AIF.
Date of death13 December 1964
Age at death69