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Ernest Arthur Richard MOURITZ

Regimental number557
Place of birthAvenel Canada
ReligionWesleyan Methodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressCare or Miss Kellam, Diggora, Rochester, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emma Mouritz, care opf Miss Kellam, Diggora, Rochester, Victoria
Enlistment date9 November 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 19 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Recommendation date: "24 July and 11 September 1917"

FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120
Date: 7 August 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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