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Edward Francis DUNNE

Regimental number907
Place of birthGunbower, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressCohuna, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Height5' 9"
Weight186 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Dunne, Wee Wee Rup, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Place of enlistmentBendigo, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 November 1915
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Kent Fedorowich
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Portland, England, on board HT 'Runic', 7 November 1915 (gun shot wound, hips, lung & liver); date of discharge not recorded.

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

Death attributed to War Service.
Date of death21 October 1943
Age at death58
Place of burialCohuna Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA B2455 3528702

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