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Albert Edward SEARY

Regimental number3352
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressAdelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29.2
Height6' 0.25"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jessie Miller Seary, Borrika, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date27 July 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 10 February 1917
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF50
Promotion date: 6 January 1919

Lieutenant


Unit: INF50
Promotion date: 6 April 1919

FateReturned to Australia 29 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Discharge date31 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Rio-Negro', 29 May 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Adelaide, 31 August 1919.

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 October 1960
Place of burialSt Jude's Church of England Cemetery, Brighton, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, SEARY Albert Edward

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