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Rupert Edward ELDRIDGE

Regimental number2556
Place of birthLeichhardt, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationEngineer blacksmith
Address6 Park Road, Auburn, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 11.25"
Weight158 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Winifred Annie Eldridge, 6 Park Road, Auburn, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 September 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 August 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2556
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 August 1917
Discharge date21 November 1917
Other details

War service: England

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Pakeha', 27 August 1917; discharged (medically unfit: broncho pneumonia), Sydney, 21 November 1917.

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ELDRIDGE Rupert Edward

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