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Edward TRAVERS

Regimental number1937
Place of birthPekina, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressYatina, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 8.75"
Weight175 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Catherine Travers, Pekina, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 May 1916
Place of enlistmentOrroroo, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 12 August 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1937A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 August 1917
Discharge date12 November 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 25 August 1917; discharged (medically unfit" otitis media), 12 November 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, TRAVERS Edward

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