Maurice EDWARDS

Regimental number1656
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressFrampton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, John Edwards, 292 New Avenue, Acock's Green, Birmingham, England
Enlistment date5 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1717
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 8 April 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal