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Edward Robert KENT

Regimental number238
Place of birthIpswich, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGovernment servant
AddressElizabeth Street, Ipswich, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Height5' 9.25"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Henry Kent, Elizabeth Street, Ipswich, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
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 RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 2 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 20 October 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'At POLYGON WOOD on 26/28th September 1917 after a all his senior platoon N.C.O's had become casualties this N.C.O. although the junior one of the Company, displayed such a high standard of leadership and tactical handling of men, that, within a few minutes of the capture of the final objective, his platoon had been effectively reorganised and consolidation commenced. For 2 days he commanded his platoon and never one was found wanting.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 April 1951
Place of burialIpswich Cemetery

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