Ernest William HILL

Regimental number2875
Place of birthBallarat Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStonemason
Address35 Greig Street, Footscray, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Edward Hill, 158 Highett Street, Richmond, Victoria
Enlistment date21 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 20 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
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Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 November 1963