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Ernest William RYDER

Regimental number282
Place of birthTexas, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressInglewood, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Height5' 10.5"
Weight153 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Ryder, Getman Station, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 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 RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 12 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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