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Ernest QUAILEY

Regimental number281
Place of birthGrafton, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTailor
AddressConway Street, Lismore, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 8.25"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Bridget Quailey, Conway Street, Lismore, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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