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Edward FITZGERALD

Regimental number1932
Place of birthStrawberry, Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationButcher
AddressNoondie Station, Cue, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Height5' 8"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald, Harper Street, West Midland, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 June 1915
Place of enlistmentHelena Vale, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name28th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/45/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 2 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 June 1918
Discharge date4 September 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, England

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 20 October 1915.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Matatua', 17 June 1918; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, chest, left side), Perth, 4 September 1918.

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

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