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Edward Thomas Richard DIHM

Regimental number6488
Place of birthLaunceston, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCook
Address58 George Street, Fitzroy, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Mr T D Dihm, 171 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria
Enlistment date19 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 February 1918
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 8 August 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6494 Pte Harold James Francis DIHM, 17th Bn, returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death27 June 1964

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