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Edwin Virgil McHUGH

Regimental number88
Place of birthToowoomba, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBank clerk
Address28 Fortescue Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 8.75"
Weight132.5 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. J. McHugh, 28 Fortescue Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date4 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 January 1915
Place of enlistmentCrows Nest, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 20 July 1919
Discharge date29 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Egypt on board HT 'Morvada', 20 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 28 August 1919; discharged, 29 October 1919.

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

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