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Albert Edward RICHARDSON

Regimental number1235
Place of birthGladstone, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressGladstone, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.10
Height5' 7"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinFather, John C Richardson, Gladstone, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 September 1915
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameMining Corps, Company 3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 20 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Discharge date13 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Zealandia', 11 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 13 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, RICHARDSON Albert Edward

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