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Ernest Sydney CLAYDON

Regimental number1737
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
Other NamesErnest Sidney
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrical Engineer
AddressSt Luke's Rectory, Wharf Road, Concord, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Rev Ernest Claydon, St Luke's Rectory, Wharf Road, Concord, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 4 October 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommisioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal RollD Field Troop Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920), 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 33 (1 April 1920).

Other detailsMedals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, victory Medal

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