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Ernest William HILLBRICK

Regimental number3989
Place of birthLake George, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 4.5"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinFather, E G Hillbrick, Narre Warren, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 March 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Second entry first did not match
Discharge date6 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2204 Pte Arthur George HILLBRICK, 59th Bn, returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left arm and right buttock), Melbourne, 6 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSee 1045 Ernest HILLBRICK for first period of service.
Date of death10 January 1950
Age at death53
Place of burialSmithfield Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, HILLBRICK Ernest William

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