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Henry Edward KIRKHAM

Regimental number245
Place of birthSurrey, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o M. Molyneux, Merscham Vale, Wardell, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 1"
Weight111 lbs
Next of kinFather, Ernest Richard Kirkham, 35 Fernlea Road, Mitcham, Surrey, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
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 RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 July 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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