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We remember Robert Ernest Ball
We remember Robert Ernest Ball
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
1915
1919
1919
1921
1950
1950
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Ernest |
| Initials | RE |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 8150123 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4730 | 7th Australian Infantry battalion | L/Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ann Lemon | mother | ||
| Benjamin Ball | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy May Files | wife | 1921 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-12 | 5'8" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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