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Victor Horace EDWARDS

Regimental number266
Place of birthPerth, Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrician
AddressKeen Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMr Edwards, Ken Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia
Enlistment date19 October 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentTrumpeter
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: "20 September and 1 October 1918"

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 29 April 1919
Other details

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

Date of death25 May 1957
Place of burialFremantle Cemetery

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