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Ernest Joseph SHIELDS

Regimental number3832
Place of birthWarrnambool Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressRichmond, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation37
Next of kinSister, Mrs L Doherty, 2 Parkins Lane, Richmond, Victoria
Enlistment date13 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameNo 4 Tunnelling Company and 1st Reinforcements (May 1916)
AWM Embarkation Roll number16/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 25 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1918
Date of death11 April 1948
Place of burialHighton Cemetery

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