Edward MOORCROFT

Regimental number3578
Place of birthDerby England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
AddressRepton Road, East Malvern, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elizabeth Moorcroft c/o Mr Seeney, Repton Road, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date6 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 March 1918
Date of death25 December 1939