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Albert E COLGAN

Regimental number2988
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTailor
Address23 Gladstone Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation37
Next of kinWife, Mrs Emily Colgan, 23 Gladstone Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date13 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name5th Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Listed on Marist Brothers' College Roll of Honour, RSL Museum, Bendigo, Victoria.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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