Edward Hamilton Gregson

Edward Hamilton Gregson

Personal Information
Date of Birth	6 Sep 1899
Place of Birth	Balwyn, Victoria
Death	19 Feb 1965, aged 65
Place of Death	Kelmscott, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment	42 years, 9 months
Religion	Church of England
Address	Kelmscott, Western Australia
Next of Kin	Wife , Mrs Ruby Gregson
Military Information
Reg Number	WX30530
Date of Enlistment	24 Jul 1942
Rank	Sergeant
Unit/Formation	55 Search Light Battery
Post War Details
Fate	Remained in Australia
Medals	British War Medal Victory Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45

Pre War

During WW1 Edward served as a Pte (50540) who enlisted on 6 May 1918 as an 18 year old. After early training in Australia and further training in Egypt he was allocated to the Australian Army Medical Corps Details, returning to Australian on 19 Jan 1919.

In 1928 Edward married Rubeana F (Ruby) Cull.

Electoral Roll entries: 1935 - 1936 at Bunbury road, Armadale, labourer

War Service

For some time Edward served with the 55th Searchlight Battery, Alfred road, Swanbourne before his discharge on 10 Jul 1947.

Post War

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