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Edwin Russell COOMBE

Regimental number2583
Place of birthWentworth New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPostal assistant
AddressMenindil, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Catherine Mary Coombe, Menindie, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)

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