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Ernest CASTLE

Regimental number980
Place of birthSpring Bay, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressSpring Bay, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, Robert Castle, Spring Bay, Tasmania
Enlistment date1 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal)


Recommendation date: 5 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death15 March 1955
Age at death65
Place of burialTriabunna Cemetery, Tasmania

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