Ernest Charles Tanner

(Confirmed)

Born: 2 May, 1883

Died: 26 November, 1952

Biographical Summary:

A bridge carpenter who enlisted in the AIF on 4 January 1917. He embarked for England on 24 January and arrived on 27 March 1917. He was

He commenced training in England as a reinforcement for the 53rd Battalion but due to haemorrhoids and neuritis in his right leg it was decided that he should return to Australia.

He embarked on 11 April 1918 and arrived on 1 June then was discharged medically unfit from the AIF on 9 August 1918. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Ernest Charles Tanner

Service Number: 3470

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Organisations:

• Member of - 53rd Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• TANNER Ernest Charles Service Number 3470 Place of Birth Shoalhaven NSW Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Wife TANNER Elsie (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Ernest Charles Tanner (Webpage)

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