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Albert Edward TOMBLIN

Regimental number2399
Place of birthBrighton, Adelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTurner and fitter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, John R Tomblin, Kingsville Street, West Footscray Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date9 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 August 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John Robert and Eliza TOMBLIN. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

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

Date of death25 January 1941
Age at death46
Place of burialFootscray Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria

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