Ernest George FATHERS

Regimental number5714
Place of birthGeraldton Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationChauffeur
AddressArmstrong Street, Geraldton, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, George Fathers, Armstrong Street, Geraldton, Western Australia
Enlistment date19 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 18 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1469 Eugene Alfred FATHERS, Australian Flying Corps, returned to Australia, 7 February 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal