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Edward DUNN

Regimental number2321
Place of birthFailford, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressKendall, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 5.75"
Weight127 lbs
Next of kinFather, Edward Dunn, Kendall, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date31 August 1915
Place of enlistmentNewcastle, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 11 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 June 1919
Medals

Miltary Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Discharge date12 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 3 June 1919; disembarked Sydney, 19 July 1919;discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 12 September 1919.

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal MBV
Date of death6 May 1962
Place of burialSandgate Cemetery, Newcastle, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, DUNN Edward

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