Edward BIRKETT

Regimental number3760
Date of birth17 October 1894
Place of birthMundoona, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressBinnaway via Mudgee, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J Birkett, Binnaway via Mudgee, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia
Other detailsWas wounded in France
Date of death29 June 1958
Place of burialRookwood Necropolis