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Edith Mary CHESTER

Place of birthKilmore, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationNurse
AddressArmadale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFather, J Chester, 16 The Avenue, Windsor, Victoria
Enlistment date5 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentStaff Nurse
Unit nameFirst Australian General Hospital, Special Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number26.65.3RSSPEC
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 12 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSister
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Nursing Service
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31384 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 14 February 1919

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