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We remember Edward Sorensen
We remember Edward Sorensen
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Alida Mary Sorensen
Source:8393154
26th September 1886
1888
sibling
David Theodore Sorensen
Source:8393154
20th September 1888
1891
1915
employment
Motor mechanic
Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8393154
18th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
Source:8393154
18th December 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4894
28th Australian Infantry battalion
Source:8393154
18th December 1915
1920
marriage
Hilda Wear
Source:8393154
23rd November 1920
1920
marriage
Source:8393154
23rd November 1920
1948
dates
Age 57
Source:8393154
22nd November 1948
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8393154
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8393154
1948
death
War Related Sickness
Chronic bronchitis & asthma. Congestive cardiac failure.
Government Hospital, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8393154
22nd November 1948
burial
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8393154
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Sorensen |
| Source | 8393154 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4894 | 28th Australian Infantry battalion | Private |
Awards
| 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 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilias Eileen Pewsey | mother | ||
| Theodore Johannes Sorensen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alida Mary Sorensen | sister | 26th September 1886 | |
| David Theodore Sorensen | brother | 20th September 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Wear | wife | 23rd November 1920 | |
| wife | 23rd November 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-18 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-18 | Roman Catholic |
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Private 4894 Edward SorensenEdward Sorensen Prior to embarkation to fight in WW1.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private 4894 Edward Sorensen | Kathy30586 |
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