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William Edward HALE

Regimental number224
Place of birthBothwell, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBootmaker
AddressBothwell, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 9"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Emma Hale, Bothwell, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 March 1915
Place of enlistmentEnoggera, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Artillery
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

His death was attributed to war injuries.
Date of death12 January 1927
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania

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