Regimental number | 2847 |
Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 27Gifford Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 35.5 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 168 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Margaret Pittard, 70 Cole Street, Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served for 2 years in Williamstown Garrison Artillery; 'left of own accord'. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 3 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 29 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Given name entered on Embarkation Roll as Eggan. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, PITTARD Edgar |