Soldier Summary
Soldier Summary
Gaffey, Ernest
Military History
Rank
Private
Unit
Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).
Serial Number
3153 (AIF); 133035 (British Army)
Notes
Occupation: laborer. Served in AIF 53rd Battalion and 45th Battalion of Royal Fusiliers.
Events
Event
Date
Place
Details
Event
Residence
Date
-
Place
Bundarra, NSW, Australia
Details
-
Event
Wounded
Date
-
Place
Russia
Details
-
Event
Re-enlisted successfuly
Date
09/14/1916
Place
Ruthenford NSW (Australia)
Details
-
Event
Enlisted underage, discharged in 101 days
Date
11/1915
Place
-
Details
-
Event
Birth
Date
between 1898 and 1900
Place
-
Details
-
Sources
- Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19
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