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Ernest Henry BUTCHER

Regimental number56
Place of birthPort Melbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressFishermen's Bend, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, A Butcher, Fishermen's Bend, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date14 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularEnlisted 14 September 1914. Taken on strength, 8th Light Horse, 1 December 1914. Mortally wounded, 4 August 1915.
FateDied of wounds 30 July 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death23
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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