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Herbert Ernest SCHOFIELD

Regimental number2381
Place of birthQuirindi New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationJunior clerk
AddressWerris Creek, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, William Schofield, Quirindi, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed in 13th Infantry, Citixzen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date9 November 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameDecember 1917 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 28 February 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Broad Gauge Rail Operating Company
FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death27 May 1967

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