Ernest Albert Edgar Andrewartha

(Confirmed)

Born: 9 March, 1886

Died: 17 July, 1954

Biographical Summary:

He was serving with the Royal Australian Engineers at Georges Heights at the time of his appointment to the AIF in October 1915. After being in Egypt for seven months he went to France. He broke down from the stress of service at Pozieres on 17 August 1916 and was evacuated to England suffering from neurasthenia. He was appointed Adjutant, Engineering Training Depot at Christchurch, England in September 1916. He embarked for Australia in February 1917 and his appointment was terminated in April 1917. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Ernest Albert Edgar Andrewartha

Ranks:

• Held rank of Captain
• Held rank of Major

Birth Records:

• 9 March, 1886 in Prahran

Death Records:

• 17 July, 1954 in Fremantle, WA, Australia

Address:

• George’s Head Barracks Military Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Frank Ernest Andrewartha
• mother - Sarah Jane Galley
• wife - Maud Frances Podger

Organisations:

• Member of - 6th Field Company Engineers
• Member of - 12th Field Company Engineers

Main Sources:

• Andrewartha Ernest Albert Edgar SERN CAPT POB Melbourne VIC POE Sydney NSW NOK W Andrewartha Maud (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Ernest Albert Edgar Andrewartha (Webpage)
• FOR AUSTRALIA TWO CASUALTY LISTS 1522 RETURN TO DUTY (Webpage)
• OFFICERS AND NONCOMS PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENS (Webpage)
• AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE APPOINTMENTS PROMOTIONS AND TERMINATIONS (Webpage)
• Marriage Notice (Webpage)
• Death Notice (Webpage)

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