Edward Bertram ANDREWS

Regimental number2150
Place of birthMelrose, South Australia
SchoolMelrose Public School, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStore assistant
AddressMelrose, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ella Francis Andrews, Melrose, South Australia
Enlistment date8 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 7 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularA bright and unselfish disposition combined with many fine characteristics made him popular. He was a prominent member of the Holy Trinity Church, also the choir and a teacher in the Sunday School. (Mother)
FateKilled in Action 26 August 1916
Place of death or woundingFleurbaix, France (Battle of Fromelles)
Age at death24
Age at death from cemetery records24
Place of burialRue-Petillon Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row M, Grave No. I), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
119
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Edward and Ella ANDREWS, Melrose, South Australia
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal