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Edward William AITKEN

Regimental number5037
Place of birthViolet Town, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDriver
Address14 Beaver Road, Northcote, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, E K Aitken, 14 Beaver Road, Northcote, Victoria
Enlistment date29 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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