Regimental number | 1128 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Kadina, South Australia |
Other Names | Ernest |
School | Kadina Public School, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | ... |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Birtles, Kadina, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in the neck, 6 August 1916; invalided to King George Hospital, London, and No. 2 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, England. Arrived back in Australia, 18 May 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |