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Ernest Albert BUTTSWORTH

Regimental number2571
Place of birthCessnock New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTeamster
AddressHannanvale via Taree, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, E E Buttsworth, Jones Island via Taree, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3765 Sergeant John Edmond BUTTSWORTH, 30th Bn, died of wounds, 8 April 1918.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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