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Edward ARTHUR

Regimental number12
Place of birthCasino, New South Wales
True NameSHERRY, Denis Edward
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMullumbimby, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.3
Height5' 6.25"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Sherry, Mullumbimby, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 April 1916
Place of enlistmentLismore, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 11
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll12A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 November 1917
Discharge date6 February 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia, 5 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit: chronic inflammation of left foot), Brisbane, 6 February 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ARTHUR Edward

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