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Edward WELCH

Regimental number7313
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Other NamesEdward Howard
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSteam fitter
AddressGoondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34.11
Height5' 4"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinCousin, John W. Leeson, 33 Broadway, New York
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 November 1915
Place of enlistmentWarwick, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name6th Field Company Engineers, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Discharge date7 November 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit: defective vision), Brisbane, 7 November 1918.

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

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