Ernest William DUFFIELD

Regimental number1136
Place of birthYacka, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressYacka, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31.7
Height5' 4.5"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sarah Duffield, Yacka, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 February 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Discharge date25 September 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6770 Pte Joseph DUFFIELD, 48th Bn, returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigen Luise', 21 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 25 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death27 May 1965
Age at death80
Place of burialEnfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, DUFFIELD Ernest William