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Wilfred James EADES

Regimental number1154
Date of birth10 October 1894
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMetal polisher
AddressMiddleboro Road, Box Hill, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.1
Height5' 10.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, Henry George Eades, Middleboro Road, Box Hill, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in the 5th Infantry regiment, Victoria, Citizen Military Forces; completed term of service.
Enlistment date25 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1916
Discharge date19 July 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, 5 August 1915 (shell wound, right hand)

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Kanowna', 11 May 1916; discharged, Melbourne, 19 July 1916.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No 219798.
SourcesNAA: B2455, EADES Wilfred James

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