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Edward SHARKEY

Regimental number4872
Place of birthCanterbury New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressCanterbury Road, Canterbury, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs M A Sharkey, Canterbury Road, Canterbury, New South Wales
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 8 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death6 January 1977
Place of burialPoint Clare Cemetery

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