Eric Bede PAYNE

Regimental number2527
Place of birthBraidwood New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPlumber
Addressc/o Mrs M J Beck, Stanton Road, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Payne, Craig Street, Goulburn, New South Wales
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4515 Pte Aubrey Benedict PAYNE, 18th Bn, died of wounds, 4 May 1917.