John Herbert William EDDY

Regimental number7341
Date of birth25/091891
Place of birthStawell, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTailor
AddressRichmond, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 7.75"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs S Eddy, 315 Lennox Street, Richmond, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the Militia.
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Casualty Clearing Station
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Casualty Clearing Station
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1918
Discharge date24 July 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia, 13 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit: deformed toes, both feet), Melbourne, 24 July 1918.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No V145326.
Date of death9 May 1965
Age at death73
Place of burialBurwood Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, EDDY John Herbert William