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Benjamin EDWARDS

Regimental number1686
Place of birthCardiff Wales
ReligionBaptist
OccupationHorse-breaker
AddressSmithton, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation40
Next of kinFather, Albert Edwards, Smithton, Tasmania
Enlistment date18 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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