Ernest George KESTER

Regimental number1415
Place of birthEudunda South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressVeele Street, Alberton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Jane Kester, Veele Street, Alberton, South Australia
Enlistment date9 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 June 1918
Date of death29 December 1958
Place of burialCheltenham Cemetery