Wilhelm Berthold ECKERT

Regimental number3413
Place of birthQuorn, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressCleve, West Coast, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Martha Eckert, Quorn, South Australia
Enlistment date15 December 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 29th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 June 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1919
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Listed on Quorn Primary School Roll of Honour, Quorn, South Australia. Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal