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William Henry EDWARDS

Regimental number693
Place of birthGundaroo New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGanger
Address284 Mandurah Road, Fremantle, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinWife, Mrs Agnes Edwards, 284 Mandurah Road, Fremantle, Western Australia
Enlistment date25 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll44th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 February 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 March 1971
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery

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