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Ernest Henry GAY

Regimental number5343
Date of birth13 March 1893
Place of birthOrroroo, South Australia
SchoolPeterborough Public School, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationEngine-cleaner
AddressPetersburgh, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Eliza J Gay, Petersburgh, South Australia
Enlistment date29 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 12 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Discharge date1 April 1920
Other detailsWar service: France and Belgium

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