Regimental number | 57552 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Westbury, Tasmania |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Cressy, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 6.5" |
Weight | 146 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Mr Percy Boon, Cressy, Tasmania |
Previous military service | Served for 2 years in Cadets; 3 months in Citizen Forces |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Launceston, Tasmania |
Unit name | 3rd General Service Reinforcements (Egypt) (Tasmania) |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orari', 16 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 30 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 12 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BOON Edwin George |