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Soldier Summary

Ernest Porteous

Military History

Rank: Private

Unit: Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).

Serial Number: 2034 (AIF); 133064 (British Army)

Notes

Occupation: laborer. Served in AIF 16th Pioneer Battalion and 45th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Malton, England, UlK.
Enlisted[1]02/23/1915Meekatharra, WA (Australia)
Served at Gallipoli[1]1915-1916
Birth1882 (?)
Sources

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