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Eric George SNEESBY

Regimental number547
Place of birthDungog New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrocery packer
AddressCarrington Street, Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Walter James Sneesby, Carrington Street, Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollQuartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Other details

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

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