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Alfred Edward EGAN

Regimental number709
Place of birthGeelong, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationDriver
Addressc/o G Vinall, Brighton PO, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Height5' 6"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinFriend, Thomas Norman, Ellimiyt PO, Colac, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 September 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, F Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 25 April 1915
Date of death25 April 1915
Place of burialLone Pine Cemetery (Row C, Grave No. 22), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
65
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 2 March 1915.

Reported missing, 25-28 April 1915. Board of Enquiry, 5 June 1916, declared fate to be 'Killed in action, 25 April 1915'.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, EGAN Alfred Edward

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