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Soldier Summary

Ernest Gaffey

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
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Bundarra, NSW, Australia
Wounded[1]Russia
Re-enlisted successfuly[1]09/14/1916Ruthenford NSW (Australia)
Enlisted underage, discharged in 101 days[1]11/1915
Birthbetween 1898 and 1900
Sources

[1]Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19