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Edward Alfred CONTENCIN

Regimental number2127
Place of birthHobart, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address2 Churchill Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elsie May Contencin, Churchill Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date29 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 23 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Excellent services at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: 29 July 1916

FateReturned to Australia 23 September 1918

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