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Edward John ABBOTT

Regimental number1252
Place of birthKensington, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationColt breaker
AddressTattersall's Boarding House, Kadina, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 9.75"
Weight149 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Rogers, Tattersall's Boarding House, Kadina, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 April 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 February 1918
Other details

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

Miscellaneous detailsSurname recorded incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as ABBOT.

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