Albert James EDWARDS

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EDWARDS, Albert James

Service Number:	6503
Enlisted:	16 August 1916
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	10th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Nailsworth, South Australia, Australia, 2 December 1890
Home Town:	Prospect (SA), Prospect, South Australia
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Labourer
Died:	Killed in Action, France, 6 May 1917, aged 26 years
Cemetery:	No known grave - "Known Unto God"
Memorials:	Adelaide National War Memorial, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Nailsworth Prospect Salvation Army Memorial Organ and Honour Roll, Prospect Roll of Honour A-G WWI Board

World War 1 Service

16 Aug 1916:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 6503, 10th Infantry Battalion
Date unknown:	Involvement 6503, 10th Infantry Battalion

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Thomas George EDWARDS and Charlotte EDWARDS nee DOLAN, 70 Farrant Street, Prospect, South Australia

Private A. J. EDWARDS was killed in action on May 6 (previously reported missing on that date). He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Edwards, of Farrant-street. He was born at Prospect, and was 27 years of age. He entered the S.A.R. at the age of 15, and remained for seven years, when he was employed by the late Sir Samuel Way, staying until his Honor died. Private edwards enlisted on August 16, 1916, and embarked in October. He will be sadly missed by his many friends.

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