Edward Tomson

Born 22.09.1884
Place Riga or Oesel (Saaremaa), Estonia
Ethnic origin Estonian
Religion Lutheran
Father Michael Tomson
Arrived at Australia from London
on 18.09.1915
per Benalla
disembarked at Sydney
Residence before enlistment Sydney
Occupation Sailor
Naturalisation Served as Russian subject

Service #1

Service number 3893
Enlisted 13.10.1915
Place of enlistment Holdsworthy, NSW
Unit 20th Battalion, 56th Battalion
Rank Private
Place Western Front, 1916-1918
Casualties WIA 1916, 1918 (twice)
Discharged 9.01.1919 in London, MU

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