Herbert Abbott

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 January, 1890

Died: 8 February, 1968

Biographical Summary:

A carpenter by trade who was serving with the Royal Australian Engineers at Georges Heights at the time of his enlistment in the AIF. He embarked for overseas service in November 1915.

He served with the 6th Company Field Engineers and was wounded in action on 5 August 1916. He was evacuated to England where he remained until returning to his unit in February 1918.

He returned to Australia in July 1919 and was discharged soon after. [JSB}

Recorded Names:

• Herbert Abbott

Service Number: 3280

Ranks:

• Held rank of Sapper
• Held rank of Corporal
• Held rank of Sergeant

Birth Records:

• 1 January, 1890 in Chorley

Death Records:

• 8 February, 1968 in Greenwich

Address:

• Balmoral Beach Mosman NSW Australia
• George’s Head Barracks Military Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Henry Abbott
• mother - Annie Millburn
• wife - Jeannie McGregor Crawford

Organisations:

• Member of - 6th Field Company Engineers

Main Sources:

• Abbott Herbert SERN 3280 POB Chorley England POE Melbourne VIC NOK F Abbott Henry (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Herbert Abbott (Webpage)

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