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Eric Graham WALTISBUHL

Regimental number3565
Place of birthN/A Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs L Waltisbuhl, Yarrowdate Street, Newmarket, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date24 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 21 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'This Non Commissioned Officer has been with the Battalion since its formation in EGYPT in February 1916. He has never missed a tour in the line nor an attack during any period in FRANCE, and has set a wonderful example to all ranks by his keenness and devotion to duty at all times.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 October 1967
Place of burialMt Thompson Crematorium

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