Soldier Summary
Soldier Summary
Boag, John Edward
Alternate Names
Last name
First name
Last name
Redmond
First name
Edward
Military History
Rank
Private
Unit
Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).
Serial Number
56128 (AIF); 133046 (British Army)
Notes
Occupation: laborer. Enlisted in AIF 3/1/1916 at age of 15, claiming to be 18, and was discharged. Joined the Navy, but deserted in June 1918. Joined AIF as "Edward Redmond," giving birthplace as Birmingham, England. Served in 10th Battalion AIF and 45th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.
Events
Event
Date
Place
Details
Event
Residence
Date
-
Place
Devonport, Tas., Australia
Details
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Event
Enlisted
Date
06/10/1918
Place
Adelaide, Australia
Details
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Event
Birth
Date
1899 or 1901
Place
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Details
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Sources
- Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19
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