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Harold Hilsdon WARD

Regimental number3930
Place of birthArdrossan South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressCoglin Street, Brompton Park, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ann Beany Ward, Coglin Street, Brompton Park, South Australia
Previous military serviceA/CPL
Enlistment date28 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 7 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollCyclists' Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death7 April 1947

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