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Albert Edward John PETRUSCH

Regimental number469
Place of birthTimboon, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationDriver
AddressTerang, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Ernest Petrusch, Terang, Victoria
Enlistment date26 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateDied of wounds 20 June 1915
Age at death from cemetery records22
Place of burialCairo War Memorial Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 299), Egypt
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
7
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Commemorated in Terang Cemetery, Victoria. Parents: Ernest and Elizabeth PETRUSCH, Terang, Victoria
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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