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Albert Edward OSWIN

Regimental number557
Place of birthRamornie N/A
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressCopmanhurst, Clarence River, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinBrother, H.J. Oswin, Australian Hotel, George street West, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Killed in Action.
Recommendation date: "19 October 1915

Medaile Militaire


Recommendation date: 16 November 1915"

FateKilled in Action 14 May 1915
Place of burialQuinn's Post Cemetery (Special Memorial 50), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
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