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Edward Henry ACKLING

Regimental number260
Date of birth19 September 1893
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBushman
Address'Core Lynn', Barclay Street, Waverley, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 7.5"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinDaniel Ackling, same address
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameDivisional Train, No 1 Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Company, Australian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Discharge date22 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 23 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 22 February 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No N99035.
SourcesNAA: B2455, ACKLING Edward Henry

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