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Henry STEARN

Regimental number326
Place of birthKempsey, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBushman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 10.25"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinMother, Rose Stearn, Harris Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 September 1915
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Discharge date28 January 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 4 September 1915; discharged, Sydney, 28 January 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSee 6149 Herbert STEARN for second period of service.
Date of death3 June 1950
Age at death70
Place of burialRookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, STEARN Henry

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