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Ernest GILL

Regimental number278
Date of birth15 June 1881
Place of birthGympie, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressGympie, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFather, Richard Gill, Gympie, Queensland
Enlistment date14 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 20 July 1919
Discharge date29 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Proceeded to Gallipoli, 25 August 1915; taken on strength, 5th Light Horse Regiment, 29 August 1915. Admitted to hospital, Gallipoli, 14 November 1915; transferred to 15th General Hospital, Alexandria, 1 December 1915; rejoined unit, Maadi, 12 January 1916.

Taken on strength, 11th Light Horse Regiment, Heliopolis, 22 February 1916. Appointed Shoeing Smith, 27 March 1916; Farrier Corporal, 26 November 1917; Farrier Sergeant, 19 January 1919.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Morvada', 22 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 28 August 1919; discharged Brisbane, 29 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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