Regimental number | 4800 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Parrakie, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18.7 |
Height | 5' 10.5" |
Weight | 143 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Hempel, Parrakie, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Argylshire', 1 August 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 18 September 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 18 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | True age at enlistment: 14 years 8 months |
Sources | NAA: B2455, HEMPEL Edward Charles |