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Ernest DAWSON

Regimental number2852
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressSouth Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Dawson, 2579 Whitlock Street, South Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Enlistment date12 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 30 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Date of death16 July 1962
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery

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