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James Darcy EDNEY

Regimental number3
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarter
AddressMain Avenue, Eildon Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 6"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinFather, J T Edney, Main Avenue, Eildon Hill, Windsor, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 September 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 11 January 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date7 April 1918
Other details

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

Date of death10 July 1947
SourcesNAA: B2455, EDNEY James Darcy

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