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William EDWARDS

Regimental number281
Place of birthIpswich Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
Address146 George Street, Rockhampton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39
Next of kinSister, Miss Sarah Edwards, 146 George Street, Rockhampton, Queensland
Enlistment date5 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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