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Herbert Hockin EDWARDS

Regimental number59737
Place of birthBerry New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressKiama, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, J Edwards, Barney Street, Kiama, New South Wales
Previous military service37th Infantry
Enlistment date30 May 1918
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th (NSW) Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Gaika on 30 July 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5087 Pte Lance Hampton EDWARDS, 1st Bn, returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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