Edward William Hamilton BAILEY

Regimental number1105
Place of birthMoree, New South Wales
True NameHAMILTON, Edward William
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressSwift Street, Albury, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 5"
Weight137 lbs
Next of kinThomas Knight Bailey, Swift Street, Albury, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 October 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 August 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

Statutory Declaration, 2 August 1918, stated true name to be Edward William HAMILTON.
Miscellaneous detailsSee 763 Edward William Hamilton BAILEY for second period of service.
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAILEY Edward William Hamilton